On December 26, 1999, a Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) (registration HB-FKJ) operated by Giovanni Beretta was involved in an aviation accident near Cumiana, Italy in flight. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: A wing separated in flight and the aircraft broke in two following severe turbulences. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A single-engine aircraft on a skydiving flight suffered a wing separation in turbulence, crashed in a field, killing two and injuring two. The aircraft was destroyed.
Accident Overview
A single-engine aircraft operated by the Skydiving Club of Cumiana was completing a local skydiving flight when it encountered atmospheric turbulence. During the turbulence, a wing detached from the aircraft. The aircraft then entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed in a field. Two occupants were killed and two others were injured. The aircraft was destroyed in the crash.
Investigation Findings
The official investigation determined the probable cause of the accident: a wing separated in flight and the aircraft broke in two following severe turbulence. No other factors or contributing elements were identified in the source material.
What happened in the 26 Dec 1999 Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) accident near Cumiana, Italy?
A single-engine aircraft on a skydiving flight suffered a wing separation in turbulence, crashed in a field, killing two and injuring two. The aircraft was destroyed.
Were there any fatalities in the 26 Dec 1999 Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 26 Dec 1999 involved a Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter), registration HB-FKJ, operated by Giovanni Beretta, at Cumiana, Italy.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
A wing separated in flight and the aircraft broke in two following severe turbulences.
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