2 fatalities

Aircraft crash in Tyrrhenian Sea during mail flight (I-IDMA)

Orosei, ItalyFlight

On October 24, 1989, a Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise (registration I-IDMA) operated by Besit Servizi Aerei was involved in an aviation accident near Orosei, Italy in flight. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-06-13Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft disappeared and crashed in the Tyrrhenian Sea while conducting a postal delivery from Palermo to Olbia.

What happened

A twin-engine aircraft was engaged in a scheduled mail transport mission, traveling from Palermo toward Olbia. During the approach to Sardinia, the plane went down in the Tyrrhenian Sea near the coast of Orosei.

The flight was operated by two pilots at the time of the accident. Following the impact, it was confirmed that there were two fatalities among the crew members. The specific conditions surrounding the descent and subsequent crash remain unidentified.

Findings

At this stage, the exact reason for the loss of the aircraft is unknown, as the event occurred under unknown circumstances.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 24 Oct 1989 Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise accident near Orosei, Italy?

A twin-engine aircraft disappeared and crashed in the Tyrrhenian Sea while conducting a postal delivery from Palermo to Olbia.

Were there any fatalities in the 24 Oct 1989 Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 24 Oct 1989 involved a Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise, registration I-IDMA, operated by Besit Servizi Aerei, at Orosei, Italy.