Background
The flight originated from Olbia, on the island of Sardinia, with the destination of Torino-Caselle Airport on the Italian mainland. During the flight, the pilot was informed of deteriorating weather conditions along the route. Consequently, he made the decision to divert to Genoa-Sestri-Cristoforo Colombo Airport, located on the northwestern coast of Italy.
Sequence of Events
On arrival at Genoa, the pilot began an instrument approach. He made multiple attempts to establish the aircraft on the localizer but was unable to do so. This prompted him to execute a go-around. During the go-around, the pilot entered a circling maneuver in an area of limited visibility. The aircraft subsequently struck the slope of a mountain. All five individuals aboard the aircraft were killed in the impact.
Probable Cause
Investigators identified that the pilot lacked the proper certification to fly in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Additionally, his overall flying experience was limited. These factors were determined to be the probable cause of the accident.