What happened
The incident occurred during an en-route phase of flight between Catania and Rome. While traversing the airspace over the Mediterranean Sea, the aircraft was engaged by a fighter jet operated by the Royal Air Force. The interception resulted in the destruction of the airframe, which subsequently crashed into the water approximately 40 nautical miles southwest of Capri Island. All seven occupants aboard the aircraft perished in the event.
Findings
Official investigations concluded that the primary cause of the accident was the engagement by military forces. The aircraft was identified as having been shot down by an RAF fighter, leading to its loss and the fatal outcome for everyone on board.