Flight History
The aircraft departed from Milan en route to Cortina d'Ampezzo, with an intermediate stop at Venice-Marco Polo Airport. After takeoff from Venice, the flight proceeded over the Dolomites Mountain Range.
Accident Sequence
While flying in the Dolomites, the crew encountered foggy conditions. The pilot reduced altitude in an attempt to establish visual contact with the ground. In the Fadalto Valley, the twin-engine aircraft struck the slope of Mt Col Visentin, which has an elevation of 1,763 meters.
Wreckage
The wreckage was located on the Colcanin Hill, north of Vittorio Veneto.
Casualties
Both pilots and two passengers were killed in the accident. A third passenger sustained injuries.