Training Mission Over the Ionian Sea Ends in Fatal Crash (MM80059)

Incident Overview During a training mission over the Ionian Sea, an aircraft experienced an engine failure in flight. The pilot subsequently lost control of the airplane, which crashed into the sea approximately 72 km east of Punta Stilo, Calabria. The aircraft was destroyed in the accident, and all seven crew members on board were killed. ## Official Findings The official investigation identified the probable cause of the accident as an engine failure in flight. No other factors were specified in the source material regarding the specific aircraft type, registration, operator, or date of the incident.