Tragedy at Air Show in L’Aquila: Helicopter Pilot from 118 Dies in Collision with Tanker Truck

A tragic incident occurred at an ‘Air show’ event in L’Aquila, where a 40-year-old co-pilot of the 118 helicopter lost his life after being hit by a tanker truck during maneuvers at the Preturo airport. The event was taking place as part of the ‘Air show’ activities. Emergency services from the 118 immediately responded to the scene, while the police in L’Aquila are investigating to clarify the circumstances of the incident and determine responsibilities. All scheduled events for the Air show have been suspended.

The accident took place while preparations were underway for the ‘Air show’, with the co-pilot being fatally struck by the tanker truck during a maneuver at the airport. The Italian Air Force’s aerobatic team, the Frecce Tricolori, was scheduled to perform a flyby at 12 o’clock, but all Air show events were halted following the tragic incident. The police are working to uncover the details surrounding the collision and ascertain accountability for the unfortunate loss of life.