Flight History
On 18 March 2005, around 14:30 local time, a fire accidentally started during land clearing on a private property near Ripa, Seravezza. At 14:51, the local mountain community requested a helicopter from the regional operations center. At 14:58, a second helicopter was requested but was unavailable. At 15:27, a request for a national firefighting aircraft was transmitted to the COAU. At 16:06, the COAU assigned the Canadair CL-415, registration I-DPCK, to the mission. The aircraft departed Ciampino at 16:28 under VFR flight plan, destined for Massaciuccoli, to support firefighting operations in Ripa, Seravezza, with a planned return to Ciampino.
Accident
Shortly after 18:00 local time, the aircraft impacted the guard cable of an overhead transmission line. Following the impact, a serious fire developed, and the aircraft crashed into the inhabited center of Vittoria Apuana in Forte dei Marmi. Both pilots on board lost their lives. The aircraft was completely destroyed.
Aircraft and Crew
The aircraft was a Bombardier Canadair CL-415, registration I-DPCK, used for forest firefighting. The crew consisted of two pilots.