On April 21, 1943, a Caproni Ca.310-314 operated by Regia Aeronautica was involved in an aviation accident near Antognano, Italy in flight. 4 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Controlled flight into terrain due to poor visibility and adverse weather conditions. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a mountainside near Antognano while flying from Guidonia AFB to Milan-Malpensa in poor visibility, resulting in the deaths of all four crew members.
What happened
The incident occurred during a flight from Guidonia AFB to Milan-Malpensa Airport. While cruising through areas of poor visibility and adverse weather conditions, the twin-engine aircraft lost control and impacted the slope of a mountain near Antognano. The collision caused the airframe to burst into flames. There were no survivors; all four members of the crew perished in the accident.
Findings
The official investigation determined that the crash was the result of a controlled flight into terrain. The combination of poor weather and low visibility contributed to the aircraft striking the mountainous terrain.
Probable cause
Controlled flight into terrain due to poor visibility and adverse weather conditions.
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