Firefighting reconnaissance flight from Fassinoro.  Helicopter encountered difficulties and emergency landing procedure made – but hit a low level cable  shortly prior to intended landing point.  One killed in crash, second died during recovery operation.  Third and last occupant flown to hospital.

Date:

27 July, 2014

Reg:

I-LUPU

Make:

Eurocopter

Model:

AS350

MSN:

3803

Location:

Varco Sabino

Country:

Italy

Civil / Military:

Civil

Fatalities:

2

Operator:

EliOssala

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