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Crash of a Beechcraft C-45F Expeditor in Colle San Magno: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jan 10, 1962 at 1205 LT
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Survivors:
No
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Schedule:
Guidonia – Naples
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Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
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Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The twin engine aircraft departed Guidonia AFB at 1120LT bound for Naples-Capodichino Airport with a crew of two on board. While cruising in low visibility due to fog, the airplane struck the slope of Mt Colle Noce located in Colle San Magno. The wreckage was found 400 meters below the summit and both crew members were killed.
Crew:
Mar Alberto Antellini, pilot,
Sgt Giuseppe Lenza, copilot.