Crashed into mountain during a thunderstorm killing pilot Domenico Praiale (55) and passenger Sara Piredda Piras (29).  Local reports suggest ​​poor visibility due to fog and clouds.  Helicopter was original an SA318 Alouette but had been extensively modified and was classed as a homebuild

Date:

8 August, 2014

Reg:

I-PAAD

Make:

Eurocopter

Model:

SA318

MSN:

001

Location:

Gaby, Aosta Valley

Country:

Italy

Civil / Military:

Civil

Fatalities:

2

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