What happened
On a scheduled training mission, an aircraft departed from the Pratica di May-Colonello Mario de Bernardi Air Force Base at 13:33 local time. During the flight, the crew encountered a mechanical emergency when one of the engines ignited. In response to the fire, the crew initiated an emergency return to the departure airfield.
As the crew attempted to compensate by increasing power to the engines, the aircraft suffered a loss of altitude. The plane subsequently crashed approximately 200 meters away from a residential area, resulting in a post-impact fire. The accident resulted in four fatalities, with no survivors among the crew members.
Findings
- An engine fire occurred during the flight phase.
- Loss of altitude occurred while the crew was attempting to increase engine power to manage the emergency.