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Hang-glider accident in Italy, a man lost his life under the eyes of his son

Massa Carrara, Italy - The victim was a police officer

Yesterday afternoon took place the hang-glider accident which claimed the live of Marco Vanni, 50, which has fallen to Fossone (Massa Carrara). The flight of the man, to which was broken a wing hitting an aerial, ended against the enclosure wall of an house, making him break the safety helmet. From what we understood, the victim has started the flight from Campocecina, place at 1300 meters above...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1125527
Rome, Italy, 02/07/2011 13:56
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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