Aircraft Collision with Mt Bindino Slope Near Cuneo (HB-LGL)

Incident Overview and Route Details An aircraft operating en route from Ascona, Ticino, to Gerona encountered deteriorating weather conditions during the flight. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, or exact date of the event. ## Circumstances of the Collision While flying in limited visibility, the pilot did not recognize that the aircraft's altitude was insufficient for the terrain ahead. The aircraft subsequently struck the slope of Mt Bindino, which is located near Cuneo. ## Casualties All six occupants aboard the aircraft were killed in the collision. ## Official Findings The official investigation identified the probable cause as controlled flight into terrain.