Roma, 30/04/2023
The Air Force, learning of the tragic accident involving a civilian aircraft in which the two occupants sadly lost their lives yesterday afternoon, including Captain Alessio Ghersi, pilot in service with the 313th Aerobatic Training Group "Frecce Tricolori", joins in the pain of the family.
The Chief of Staff of the Air Force, air force general Luca Goretti, on behalf of the entire Armed Forces, he clings to his wife and their two children in this moment of deep pain.
The traditional closing event of the formation training period in view of the start of the aerobatic season, scheduled for May 1st at the Rivolto air base, will not take place.
Captain Ghersi, 34 age , originally from Domodossola, currently held the position of 2nd right wingman, Pony 5, within the formation of the Frecce Tricolori. He joined the Air Force in 2007 with Corso Ibis V of the Aeronautical Academy. After flying school he was assigned to the 4th Wing of Grosseto, where he obtained the qualification of combat ready pilot on the Eurofighter aircraft, carrying out air defense activities both nationally and in NATO missions. Subsequently selected for the Frecce Tricolori, he would shortly be taking part in his fifth aerobatic season with the National Acrobatic Team.
The traditional event has been cancelled 1 May in Rivolto for the opening of the acrobatic season.
Source: text and images Air Force
