Partenavia P.68 crash, Oct 17, 1986 (6 killed), Cuneo
Partenavia P.68 accident on October 17, 1986 near Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy with 6 fatalities. Cause: Controlled flight into terrain after the pilot...
- Date: October 17, 1986
- Aircraft: Partenavia P.68
- Location: Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
- Fatalities: 6
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Controlled flight into terrain after the pilot misjudged the altitude in limited visibility.
A Swiss registered Partenavia P.68 flying from Ascona to Gerona hit high ground at Monte Bindino near Cuneo after weather deteriorated. The pilot misjudged the altitude in poor visibility and all six occupants were killed. The aircraft was destroyed.