A serious aerial incident was recorded this weekend during a performance by the Frecce Tricolori aerobatic team on the Italian island of Pantelleria.
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Three MB-339 aircraft collided in mid-air while performing a formation maneuver, causing alarm among spectators and attending authorities.
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According to the Italian Air Force, the jets involved were numbered 6, 8, and 9. A video shared on social media shows the exact moment one of the aircraft strikes the other two during the maneuver.
Despite the severity of the collision, all three pilots managed to land safely. Two jets sustained severe damage, while the third skidded off the runway during an emergency landing. One of the pilots was taken to the hospital with a suspected leg fracture, according to official sources.
The incident raises renewed concern over the risks involved in high-complexity aerial displays. In 2023, another tragic episode marked the history of the Frecce Tricolori when one of the jets crashed shortly after takeoff and struck a car on the ground, killing a five-year-old girl and injuring her parents.
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Investigations into the most recent accident are already underway, and the Aeronautica Militare has reaffirmed its commitment to safety and transparency throughout the inquiry.
Source and images: Aeronautica Militare, X @ItalianAirForce | @Fahadnaimb. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
