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Italy Confirms Death of National in Greenland Plane Crash After Wreckage Found Near Nuuk

The discovery was confirmed two weeks after the Oct. 25 crash, with consular staff assisting the family.

Overview

  • Greenland authorities reported locating the victim’s body and the aircraft wreckage near Nuuk on Nov. 7.
  • The crash occurred on Oct. 25 and involved a light tourism plane that had set out from Canada.
  • Italy’s Foreign Ministry publicly confirmed the discovery on Nov. 8 following notification from local authorities.
  • The Italian Embassy in Copenhagen, coordinating with the honorary consul, is managing consular support and remains in contact with the family.
  • Il Fatto Quotidiano reported the site near Mount Sermitsiaq and identified the aircraft as a Cessna 182T that departed Happy Valley–Goose Bay, noting difficult terrain and weather hampered searches.