A Malta-based Italian military helicopter has made a precautionary landing in a playground near Praia in Italy due to bad weather, the AFM has reported.
The incident happened on Thursday 24th January but was only disclosed today. The Agusta-Bell 212 helicopter, carrying a joint Italian-Maltese crew, had been on its way to Frosinone. However, due to low visibility and adverse weather conditions the commander, Lieutenant Colonel Davide Arcangeli and his Co-Pilot, Warrant Officer II Bennet (AFM) decided to land the aircraft in a football ground rather than to fly into poor weather.
The crew were given 'a warm welcome' by the locals while they waited for the weather to clear. When the weather improved they then continued on their journey North.
Malta-based helicopter lands in Italian football pitch - timesofmalta.com