Accident Details
On October 26, 2009, at 1300 coordinated universal time, a Robinson R22B helicopter with Italian registration I-ANSO was substantially damaged when it impacted water in Lake Garda, near Verona, Italy. The pilot and a passenger were fatally injured.
Flight Information
The accident occurred during a local personal flight that had departed from Boscomantico Airport (LIPN) in Verona, Italy. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time.
Investigation
The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Agenzia Nazionale per la Sicurezza del Volo (ANSV) of Italy. This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Italy. No probable cause has been stated in the available source.