Accident
After takeoff from Rivolto Airbase, the airplane was climbing initially when it suddenly went out of control. The aircraft plunged into an open field located a few kilometers from the airfield, causing a massive explosion.
Casualties
The accident resulted in two passengers being seriously injured. Seventeen other occupants were killed, and among the deceased were members of the Italian Army Ski Team, as well as engineers and technicians of the Aeronautical Military Division of the FIAT Group.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was a loss of control brought about by the failure of the left engine during the initial climb. The left engine failure led to the loss of control, resulting in the crash.