What happened
The incident occurred during the night when the aircraft departed from Rhodes-Maritsa Airport. During the initial climb phase following takeoff, the three-engine plane lost control. The machine subsequently impacted the water surface approximately 300 meters offshore. All 17 occupants were killed in the accident.
Findings
The aircraft involved was a special variant designated as an SM.75 bis II, bearing serial number 001. It held a dual registration for both civil and military use, identified as MM60554. The operator at the time of the crash was Nucleo Comunicazioni Avio Linee (NCA).