Learjet crashes in LIN
A few minutes ago a friend of mine visiting was called by his company with an horrific new: a Learjet 45 on T/O in LIN (just the pilots on board) crashed probably due to bird strike(apparently one of the pilots said it was to ATC). They attempted two emergency landings but finally crashed over a warehouse which is in fire at the moment. The airport is closed because the Firemen are at the crash site. The company itself (Eurojet Italia) has no more news at the moment. Another sad day in aviation.
A thought for the families of the the two pilots, both ex Air Europe Italy, and two of the finest persons I ever met on the business. Just recently I had met the F/O, who told me he was very happy he found that job with Eurojet, after so many years struggling (he was an ex CC).
Last edited by flyblue; 1st Jun 2003 at 23:04.