Accident
A four-engine cargo aircraft operating a scheduled cargo flight from Khartoum, Sudan, to Rome-Ciampino Airport, Italy, struck the slope of Mount Velino during a night approach from the east. The impact occurred at an altitude of 7,700 feet, approximately 14 kilometers north of the town of Avezzano. The wreckage was located 125 meters below the summit of the mountain.
All five crew members on board were killed in the accident. The crew was identified as Salvatore Di Gaetano and four others (the source lists "Crew: Salvatore Di Gaetano 4", which is interpreted as five total).
Investigation
The official investigation into the accident concluded that the probable cause was a premature descent initiated by the crew. No other factors were cited in the findings.
Location and Aircraft
The accident site is on Mount Velino, a peak in the Apennine Mountains. The aircraft was a four-engine type, but no further details about its make, model, or registration were provided in the source. The flight originated in Khartoum and was destined for Rome-Ciampino Airport.