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Old 28th November 2006 | 16:35
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cptjim
 
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Unhappy AB412 down in Turin

Just found this.....

BUSINESSMAN AIRAUDI DIES IN HELICOPTER CRASH

(AGI) - Turin, Nov. 27 - Two people died this morning when their helicopter crashed in Manosterolo di Cafasse, in the province of Turin. They were 52-year-old entrepreneur Giuseppe Airaudi, one of the co-owners of Robassonero-based company Airgreen, and a 26-year-old technician, Alessandro Cresto. The "Ab412" helicopter was on its way to the Valli di Lanzo where a mountain rescuing training operation was scheduled to take place. The causes of the accident are still unknown. The district attorney's office in Turin has started an inquiry led by prosecutor Sara Panelli. The area where the accident occurred and the helicopter wreck were placed under distraint. Fifteen years ago, Giuseppe Airaudi founded company "Airgreen" along with his brother Mauro. The company's fleet of helicopters eventually reached 15 units. It provides services ranging from rescuing by helicopter, mountain rescuing and supplying at mountain shelters. (AGI) .

Link to article : http://www.agi.it/english/news.pl?do...-eng.oggitalia

My condolences to their family and friends.

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