What happened
During a departure from Guidonia Air Force Base in Rome, the aircraft experienced an engine malfunction shortly after leaving the runway. Following the loss of power, the crew initiated an emergency descent procedure in an attempt to land the plane safely.
However, the aircraft was unable to maintain controlled flight and impacted a field situated approximately 6 km southeast of the airbase, near Tivoli. The impact resulted in four fatalities among the crew members on board. One additional occupant was successfully recovered from the wreckage following the crash.
Findings
Official investigations into the accident determined that the primary factor leading to the loss of control was an engine failure occurring during the initial climb phase.