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The refusal of ILS at 22:28 doomed their descent on Mount Somma
A veteran captain refuses the ILS as his Viscount descends toward Naples at night; can visual confidence beat the unseen ridge of Mount Somma?
The refusal of ILS at 22:28 doomed their descent on Mount Somma
In this episode, we follow Alitalia Flight 45's final minutes: the crew's routine night approach, the weather briefing they received, and the decision to decline instrument guidance. How did familiarity and confidence shape the choices made before the aircraft struck the mountain?
Aircraft: Vickers Viscount I-LAKE
Date: March 28, 1964
Person: Captain Pasquale Umana
Location: Mount Somma /…
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