What happened
During a nighttime cargo operation traveling from Khartoum to Rome-Ciampino Airport, an aircraft struck the side of Mt Velino. The flight was performing its approach from the east when the impact occurred at an altitude of approximately 7,700 feet. The collision took place roughly 14 km north of Avezzano.
Search efforts located the wreckage situated 125 meters below the mountain's summit. The accident resulted in five fatalities, as all members of the crew perished in the crash.
Findings
Investigations into the crash concluded that the primary factor was a premature descent performed by members of the flight crew during the approach phase.