What happened
During a departure from runway 05 at Brindisi Airport, the aircraft failed to achieve its intended climb gradient. After reaching an altitude of approximately 60 meters, the plane entered a gradual descent while maintaining a slight bank to the left. The flight path led the aircraft into the sea, impacting the water roughly 2,250 meters beyond the runway threshold and 4 degrees to the left of the extended centerline. The impact caused the total destruction of the airframe and triggered a post-crash fire. There were six fatalities among the crew.
Findings
Investigations into the accident identified that the primary factor was a loss of power in engines number one and two immediately following takeoff, which prevented the aircraft from maintaining altitude. Additionally, investigators noted that fatigue may have caused a delayed reaction from the crew, potentially hindering their ability to recognize the developing emergency or perform necessary maneuvers to mitigate the impact.