Accident Summary
Shortly after takeoff from Cagliari-Elmas Airport, while climbing, the airplane went out of control, dove into the ground, and crashed on Mount Sinnai, located 15 kilometers northwest of the airfield. The aircraft was destroyed by impact forces, and all 19 occupants were killed.
Investigation Findings
The official investigation determined that the loss of control was caused by the failure of the left wing, which detached in flight from its root. Investigators believe that the loss of the left wing was caused by a structural failure due to the wrong attitude of the aircraft. However, they were unable to establish whether this resulted from a fault on the part of the flying crew or from the aircraft encountering strong downdrafts or turbulence.