What happened
The incident occurred during a military supply mission. The aircraft departed from San Damiano AFB in Piacenza, Italy, bound for Bizerte in Tunisia. On board were four crew members and a cargo of fuel. As the plane began its final approach to Bizerte-Sidi Ahmed AFB, it struck a German Luftwaffe Bf.109 fighter. The impact caused the aircraft to break apart and catch fire immediately upon impact with the ground. All four individuals on board perished in the crash.
Findings
The collision resulted in the total loss of the aircraft and fatal injuries to the entire flight crew. The specific technical or procedural factors leading to the mid-air collision are not detailed in the available records, but the event is classified as a fatal accident due to the impact with another aircraft during the approach phase.