Crashed into a hill in poor weather during an EMS flight with 5POB.  Co pilot Sergio Torre fatally injured.  The aircraft had taken off from the hospital in Caltanissetta and was bound for Messina

Date:

9 November, 2011

Reg:

I-DAMS

Make:

Eurocopter

Model:

AS365

MSN:

6700

Location:

Borgo Lupo, near the centre of the town of Mineo (Catania region)

Country:

Italy

Civil / Military:

Civil

Operator:

Elilario

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