Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Small Plane Crashes on Italian Highway, Killing Two
A small airplane crashed onto a highway in Italy.
The plane went down quickly and burst into flames.
Two people in the plane died.
The pilot, a 75-year-old lawyer, and his passenger were killed in the crash.
Authorities think the pilot was trying to land on the highway in an emergency but lost control.
Investigators are now looking into what caused the plane to crash.
They will examine the plane's history and any mechanical issues.
A small aircraft crashed on a highway in Brescia, Italy, on Tuesday.
The crash resulted in the deaths of pilot Sergio Ravaglia and his partner, Ann Maria De Stefano.
The Freccia RG ultralight aircraft nosedived and caused a fire.
Authorities believe the pilot was attempting an emergency landing.
Italy's National Agency for Flight Safety and local authorities are investigating.
- Who
- Pilot Sergio Ravaglia, his partner Ann Maria De Stefano, and unspecified injured motorists
- What
- A small aircraft crashed on a highway, resulting in a fire and the deaths of two people.
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Brescia, Italy
- Why
- Authorities believe the pilot was attempting an emergency landing.
- Victims
- 2 dead, including pilot and passenger
- Location
- Brescia, Italy
- Aircraft
- Freccia RG ultralight
- Injuries
- Two motorists injured
- Investigation
- Italy's National Agency for Flight Safety and Public Prosecutor's Office