Overview
On 20 July 1979, a twin-engine airplane that had been stolen for an illegal mission crash-landed near Naples, Italy. The aircraft was subsequently destroyed by a deliberate fire.
Incident Details
The pilot selected an unsuitable terrain for landing. Upon touchdown, the landing gear collapsed. After the crash landing, the aircraft was destroyed by a deliberate fire. The aircraft was found on 20 July 1979.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was the collapse of the landing gear upon landing, resulting from the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain. Contributing factors included the aircraft being stolen, the flight being illegal, the discovery date of 20 July 1979, and the deliberate destruction by fire.