Aircraft Crash on Mount Finestra During 'Passo Lungo' Exercise (44-35652)

Incident Overview and Context The accident occurred while the crew was participating in a combined exercise designated as 'Passo Lungo'. During the flight, the aircraft experienced an engine failure. The subsequent crash took place on the slope of Mount Finestra, which is located west of Cava de' Tirreni. The aircraft was destroyed upon impact with the terrain. All three crew members aboard the aircraft were killed in the incident. The official investigation identified the engine failure as the probable cause of the accident. No additional details regarding the specific aircraft type, registration, operator, or exact date were provided in the source material.