Planes collide at air show in Malta

[mikea]

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A midair collision between two stunt planes sent both aircraft plunging in the Mediterranean Sea.
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A Swedish pilot was rescued from the water but died later at a nearby hospital.

The other pilot, from Ireland, ejected safely with no injuries.

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http://www.news10.net/storyfull2.aspx?storyid=19916

 

[wsuffa]

Re: Planes collide at air show

Europe/Africa. Malta or Gibralter, I think.

It was on the news here last night. UGLY.

 

[tonycondon]

ouch
looks like the plane that was in the rear mighta made it out OK, at least all important parts were still attached. At least guy who lost tail didnt have far to fall...

 

[mikea]

http://www.timesofmalta.com/core/article.php?id=236607

 

[TangoWhiskey]

Yikes! Multiple camera angles here:

http://www.nbc4.tv/news/9821822/detail.html