What happened
During the course of the flight, the aircraft experienced a mechanical failure involving one of its engines. In response to the loss of power, the pilot initiated a descent to a lower altitude in an effort to perform an emergency landing.
While attempting to reach a safe landing site, the aircraft struck the highway connecting Bologna and Rimini. The impact of the crash resulted in two fatalities among the occupants of the plane. There were no survivors from the crew or passengers on board.
Findings
Official investigations into the accident concluded that the primary factor leading to the crash was an engine failure, though the specific underlying reason for the malfunction remains undetermined.