Fatal aircraft impact in the Apennines mountain range

5 fatalities • Pistoia, Italy • Flight

An aircraft crashed into a mountainside near Pistoia during nighttime operations under poor weather conditions, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

During a flight destined for Pisa-San Giusto Airport, the crew encountered challenging meteorological conditions characterized by rainfall and significantly reduced visibility. As the flight proceeded during the night, the aircraft collided with a mountain slope situated within the Apennines Mountain Range, in the vicinity of Pistoia.

Findings

  • The accident occurred under nighttime flying conditions.
  • Adverse weather, specifically rain and limited visibility, was present at the time of the impact.
  • The collision involved a mountain slope.
  • There were five fatalities among the crew members on board.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck terrain while operating in low-visibility weather conditions involving rainfall.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1958-12-21 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Pistoia, Italy?

An aircraft crashed into a mountainside near Pistoia during nighttime operations under poor weather conditions, resulting in no survivors.

Were there any fatalities in the 1958-12-21 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1958-12-21 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration 975, operated by Royal Canadian Air Force - RCAF, at Pistoia, Italy.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck terrain while operating in low-visibility weather conditions involving rainfall.

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