Aircraft crash in Tyrrhenian Sea during mail flight

2 fatalities • Orosei, Italy • Flight

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 1989-10-24 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 1989-10-24 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 1989-10-24 involved a Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise, registration I-IDMA, operated by Besit Servizi Aerei, at Orosei, Italy.

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