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.
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