Crimes

Pilots die as 2 military planes collide in Italy

Two Italian Air Force planes collided in mid-air on Tuesday, killing both pilots during training exercise in northwest of Rome.

The Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, who confirmed the incident, said the two pilots were on board U-208 training aircraft and were participating in a training mission.

The cause of the collision was not immediately known.

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“We are devastated to hear about the deaths of two Air Force pilots during a training accident near Guidonia,” Meloni said.

The Prime Minister sent her condolences to the families of the deceased and to members of the Air Force.

The U-208 is a lightweight, single-engine aircraft that can carry up to four passengers, plus the pilot, and has a top speed of 285 km (177 mph).

The Star

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