Accident
While flying in marginal weather conditions between the Tyrrhenian Sea and the Ligurian Sea, a twin-engine aircraft struck the slope of Mount Capanne, located in the western part of Elba Island, at an altitude of 728 meters. The aircraft was destroyed and all 11 occupants were killed. At the time of the accident, visibility was poor due to clouds, and the crew was unable to distinguish the mountain.
Crew and Passengers
The crew consisted of pilot Ennio Scipione, copilot Francesco Cossu, and stewardesses Giovanna Pertusio and Grazia Candeloro. The passengers were Giorgio Bracci, Ernesto Cuomo Ulloa, Maria Pia Dalmau, Adelaide Rocca Dalmau, Elio Perugi, Silvio Sciunnach, and Naomichi Takashima.
Probable Cause
For unknown reason, the crew was flying under VFR mode in IMC conditions.