On the afternoon of September 16, 2023, a tragic incident occurred at Turin-Caselle airport involving an MB-339A/PAN MLU aircraft from the renowned Frecce Tricolori display team. The aircraft was attempting to take off as part of the first of two 5-ship sections scheduled to perform at the Vercelli Airshow 2023.
During the takeoff attempt, an unforeseen issue arose, compelling the pilot to initiate an ejection sequence. Regrettably, the MB-339 aircraft made contact with a car traveling on a road just beyond the airport’s perimeter fence. Tragically, a 5-year-old girl lost her life in the accident, while her mother, father, and 9-year-old brother sustained injuries, as reported.
A video capturing the heart-wrenching moment of the aircraft’s crash has been shared by the Quotidiano Canavese media outlet. Preliminary indications suggest that the aircraft involved in this devastating incident may have been Pony 4 (MM54539), although official confirmation is pending.
