Accident Description
Shortly after departing from Milan-Malpensa Airport for Locarno, the pilot of a twin-engine aircraft encountered poor weather conditions and low visibility due to a cloud layer. The aircraft struck tree tops and crashed in a wooded area at an elevation of 1,227 meters on the Campo dei Fiori, on the summit of Punta Paradiso, near the astronomical observatory. The Campo dei Fiori massif is a mountainous area covered in forest, and Punta Paradiso is one of its prominent peaks. The accident occurred in this remote, wooded terrain. The pilot, Cesare Gallone, and passenger, Yvonne Aliette Roulet, were killed in the accident. No further information about the aircraft, including its registration or operator, has been provided in the initial report. The flight was intended to be a short trip from Milan to Locarno.
Victims
The pilot was identified as Cesare Gallone. The passenger was Yvonne Aliette Roulet. Both individuals sustained fatal injuries. No other persons were reported on board.