Accident Details
Following a normal takeoff from Brindisi Airport runway 05, the aircraft did not gain height as expected. After reaching a height of 60 meters, it began to descend gradually, maintaining a slightly banked attitude to port. The aircraft struck the sea approximately 2,250 meters from the end of the runway, at a point 4° left of the extended runway centerline. The impact destroyed the aircraft, and a fire broke out subsequently. All six crew members on board were killed.
Investigation and Probable Cause
Official investigation findings state that the accident was probably caused by a loss of power on engines No. 1 and 2 following takeoff, which resulted in a gradual loss of height. Additionally, the probable slow psycho-physical reaction of the crew, due to fatigue, may have prevented perception of the danger and the timely execution of maneuvers to prevent the accident or minimize its consequences.