What happened
During a departure from Pisa-San Giusto-Galilei Airport, a four-engine aircraft experienced a loss of control during its initial climb. The aircraft drifted off its intended flight path and struck a railway road situated approximately 3 km southwest of the airport perimeter.
The impact of the crash, followed by a post-crash fire, resulted in the total destruction of the airframe. There were five fatalities recorded, involving all occupants of the aircraft, who were members of the 46th Squadron.
Findings
No specific technical cause for the loss of control was identified in the available reports, though the aircraft was unable to maintain flight following the takeoff sequence.