5 fatalities

Fatal aircraft crash in Cisterna d'Asti (I-IEAB)

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On August 22, 1982, a Partenavia P.68 (registration I-IEAB) operated by Aero Club d'Italia was involved in an aviation accident near Cisterna d'Asti, Italy in flight. 5 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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An aircraft crashed into a residential building in Cisterna d'Asti, resulting in a fire and the loss of all five people on board.

What happened

A fatal aviation accident occurred in Cisterna d'Asti when an aircraft struck a house, causing the structure to catch fire. The impact resulted in a post-crash fire that consumed the wreckage and the building. There were five fatalities recorded as a result of the incident, with no survivors reported among the occupants of the aircraft.

Findings

The specific circumstances surrounding the descent and impact remain unknown at this time. Investigators have not yet released details regarding the flight phase or the mechanical state of the aircraft prior to the collision with the residence.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 22 Aug 1982 Partenavia P.68 accident near Cisterna d'Asti, Italy?

An aircraft crashed into a residential building in Cisterna d'Asti, resulting in a fire and the loss of all five people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 22 Aug 1982 Partenavia P.68 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 22 Aug 1982 involved a Partenavia P.68, registration I-IEAB, operated by Aero Club d'Italia, at Cisterna d'Asti, Italy.