Single-engine aircraft crash in Casale Monferrato

No fatalities • Casale Monferrato, Italy • Flight

A skydiving flight crashed into a residential neighborhood in Casale Monferrato after the pilot lost control of the aircraft.

What happened

A local skydiving mission operating out of Casale Monferrato Airfield ended in an accident when the aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent. During the cruise phase of the flight, the pilot lost command of the single-engine aircraft.

As the situation developed, all skydivers on board successfully exited the plane before the impact occurred. The aircraft subsequently struck a residential area within Casale Monferrato. The pilot, who was the only person remaining on the aircraft at the time of the crash, sustained injuries during the event.

Findings

The primary factor leading to the accident was the loss of control by the pilot while the plane was at cruising altitude.

Probable cause

The pilot lost control of the aircraft during the cruise phase of the flight.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1987-04-18 Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) accident near Casale Monferrato, Italy?

A skydiving flight crashed into a residential neighborhood in Casale Monferrato after the pilot lost control of the aircraft.

Were there any fatalities in the 1987-04-18 Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1987-04-18 involved a Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter), registration HB-FIS, operated by Air-Glaciers, at Casale Monferrato, Italy.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot lost control of the aircraft during the cruise phase of the flight.

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