What happened
During an operational mission designated as an ambulance flight, a three-engine aircraft encountered hostile action. The plane was targeted and subsequently destroyed by a British fighter aircraft. Following the engagement, the wreckage fell into the Mediterranean Sea in the vicinity of Sicily. Due to the nature of the crash site and the circumstances of the loss, the final status of the individuals on board could not be confirmed, leaving their fate unknown.
Findings
Official investigations concluded that the primary cause of the accident was military engagement. The aircraft was shot down by a British fighter, which directly resulted in the structural failure and subsequent impact with the water surface.