Seven dead in heli-crash in Italy
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Seven dead in heli-crash in Italy
https://www.focus.de/panorama/welt/l...177481845.html
An A109 crashed near Apricena in the region of Foggia. Those on board were two pilots, an Italian doctor and a family of four Slovenian tourists. The flight originated on the Tremiti islands : a route frequently flown by the operator.
An A109 crashed near Apricena in the region of Foggia. Those on board were two pilots, an Italian doctor and a family of four Slovenian tourists. The flight originated on the Tremiti islands : a route frequently flown by the operator.
The route is 3 times a day off season, 5 times or more in top season, all with history since 1987.
Helicopter type AW109E power, YOM 2001. ex G registered.
Must be the backup one, usual type on route is AW139
My sincere condolences to all in company and to all related to passengers.
Helicopter type AW109E power, YOM 2001. ex G registered.
Must be the backup one, usual type on route is AW139
My sincere condolences to all in company and to all related to passengers.
Aviation Safety Net initial details here,
https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/300545
Date: 05-NOV-2022 Time: c. 10:30 Type:
Agusta A109E Power Owner/operator: Alidaunia SrL Registration: I-PIKI MSN: 11111 Fatalities: Fatalities: 7 / Occupants: 7 Other fatalities: 0 Aircraft damage: Written off (damaged beyond repair) Location: Puglia, near Foggia, Castelpagano di Apricena -
Italy Phase: En route Nature: Passenger - Scheduled Departure airport: Tremiti islands Destination airport: Foggia-Gino Lisa Airport (FOG/LIBF) Narrative:
An Agusta A109E Power crashed in Puglia. The last radio contact was in the area between Apricena and San Severo on the lower Gargano: an area where a storm was underway. The helicopter had left at 09:20 from the Tremiti Islands. The aircraft was in service on the scheduled Foggia-Vieste-Tremiti Islands route. Both pilots and all 5 passengers (including a 13 year old child) died.
https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/300545
Date: 05-NOV-2022 Time: c. 10:30 Type:
Agusta A109E Power Owner/operator: Alidaunia SrL Registration: I-PIKI MSN: 11111 Fatalities: Fatalities: 7 / Occupants: 7 Other fatalities: 0 Aircraft damage: Written off (damaged beyond repair) Location: Puglia, near Foggia, Castelpagano di Apricena -
Italy Phase: En route Nature: Passenger - Scheduled Departure airport: Tremiti islands Destination airport: Foggia-Gino Lisa Airport (FOG/LIBF) Narrative:An Agusta A109E Power crashed in Puglia. The last radio contact was in the area between Apricena and San Severo on the lower Gargano: an area where a storm was underway. The helicopter had left at 09:20 from the Tremiti Islands. The aircraft was in service on the scheduled Foggia-Vieste-Tremiti Islands route. Both pilots and all 5 passengers (including a 13 year old child) died.
