What happened
During a scheduled training operation conducted over the waters of the Ionian Sea, an aircraft experienced a critical mechanical failure. While the crew was performing their mission, one of the engines ceased to function properly mid-flight. Following this loss of power, the pilot was unable to maintain control of the aircraft type as it descended into the sea.
The impact occurred approximately 72 km east of Punta Stilo, located in the Calabria region. The force of the crash resulted in the total destruction of the plane. There were no survivors from the incident, with a confirmed seven fatalities among the crew members on board.
Findings
Investigations into the accident determined that the primary factor leading to the loss of control was an engine failure in flight.