What happened
While traveling from Ascona, Ticino, toward Gerona, an aircraft encountered worsening meteorological conditions. During the flight, visibility became significantly restricted due to deteriorating weather. While navigating through these low-visibility conditions, the aircraft impacted the slope of Mt Bindino, situated in the vicinity of Cuneo.
There were six fatalities recorded as a result of the impact. The incident occurred during the en route phase of the flight.
Findings
Investigations into the crash determined that the pilot did not maintain an adequate altitude relative to the terrain while flying in limited visibility. The primary factor contributing to the accident was controlled flight into terrain.