By George Stephens • Published: 07 Nov 2019 • 10:36
Credit Naval News
Helicopter crashed aboard Italian Destroyer.
Italian Navy’s AW101 helicopter crashed during a training flight yesterday evening at 6.00 pm.
The helicopter was operating with the Horizon-class destroyer Caio Duilio.
During the accident, all six helicopter crew members survived and no one injured.
The reason of the crash is under investigation to find out if it was pilot error or mechanical failure.
The Helicopter is believed to have been manufactured in the UK by Italian Leonardo Helicopters who are based In Yeovil Somerset but this is yet to be confirmed.
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