What happened
During a late afternoon flight from Albenga Airport toward Aosta, a single-engine aircraft encountered deteriorating weather conditions. The flight was carrying a pilot and seven passengers when it approached the area near Castelnuovo di Ceva.
As the aircraft maintained a low altitude during its cruise phase, visibility became significantly restricted by dense, low-lying clouds. During this period of poor visibility, the plane made contact with trees and subsequently struck a hillside. The impact resulted in eight fatalities, as all occupants on board were killed in the accident.
Findings
- Weather conditions deteriorated during the flight sequence.
- Low cloud cover caused limited visibility for the pilot during the approach.