What happened
The incident occurred during a military operation when an aircraft departed from Wadi Gazouza with the objective of attacking the airfield at Gura, located in Eritrea. As the plane approached its designated target, it came under fire from opposing forces. The aircraft was engaged and subsequently shot down by the pilot of an Italian fighter. Following the interception, the plane crashed to the ground. There were no survivors in this event; all three members of the crew perished in the incident.
Findings
Official investigations confirmed that the direct cause of the accident was combat action. The aircraft was destroyed after being targeted and hit by an enemy interceptor during its approach to the objective. No mechanical failures or pilot errors were cited as contributing factors, as the loss resulted entirely from hostile engagement.