What happened
During a flight operating between the Ligurian Sea and the Tyrrhenian Sea, a twin engine aircraft collided with the side of Mt Capanne. The impact occurred on the western portion of Elba Island at an elevation of 728 meters. At the time of the collision, weather conditions were marginal, characterized by low visibility caused by heavy cloud cover. This lack of visibility prevented the crew from identifying the mountain terrain in their flight path.
The crash resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft and the loss of all 11 fatalities on board. The occupants included the pilot, a co-pilot, two flight attendants, and seven passengers.
Findings
Investigations into the accident determined that the crew was operating the flight under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) despite being in Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC). This decision to fly under VFR while unable to maintain visual contact with the ground or horizon was a primary factor in the collision.