What happened
The accident occurred during a flight segment from Catania to Brindisi. While cruising in adverse weather, the pilot reported to air traffic control that the aircraft was experiencing severe icing. At the time of the impact, the environment consisted of fog and low overcast conditions. The aircraft subsequently struck the slope of a mountain situated in Aiello Calabro, which is located southwest of Cosenza.
This collision resulted in the death of all 10 occupants on board. The crew complement included the pilot, two co-pilots, a mechanic, and a flight engineer. Additionally, four passengers were aboard at the time of the crash. No survivors were reported from this incident.