2 dead, including aerobatic pilot, in small plane crash in Italy
- Europe
- DPA
- Published Date: 03:36 | 30 April 2023
- Modified Date: 03:46 | 30 April 2023
The victims were a pilot in the Italian air force and a relative of the pilot, the air safety authority announced late on Saturday evening.
The plane reportedly crashed shortly after take-off on Saturday from an airfield in Campoformido.
The plane hit the ground in an area only reachable by foot.
The pilot of the small aircraft was a member of the aerobatic squadron of the Italian Air Force, local media reported. This squadron is used, among other things, for displays to mark commemorations and holidays.