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"Euro 2008": helicopter violates air-space during Austria-Croatia match

Vienna, Austria - Intercepted and escorted to the ground

A civil helicopter has been intercepted and escorted to the ground by the Austrian aviation, yesterday, while Austria and Croatia national teams were playing at Vienna's "Happel" stadium their first "Euro 2008" game (June 7th-29th). The final score was Austria Croatia 0-1. The chopper was flying in a denied air-space, disposed during the competition by the national authorities, as Switzerland already...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1090721
Rome, Italy, 06/09/2008 17:05
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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