Watch: Shocking video captures deadly plane crash on Italian freeway
A devastating aircraft crash in Brescia, Italy, claimed the lives of pilot Sergio Ravaglia and passenger Ann Maria De Stefano. The Italian Freccia RG plummeted onto a freeway after performing aerial maneuvers, erupting in flames upon impact. The a...

Both people onboard were killed in the crash. Authorities identified the victims as 75-year-old pilot Sergio Ravaglia, a resident of Milan, and his passenger, 60-year-old Ann Maria De Stefano. Their identities were confirmed by local news outlet Giornale di Brescia.
Emergency responders rushed to the scene but found the aircraft completely engulfed in flames, leaving behind only smoldering wreckage. Fortunately, no motorists were injured despite the crash occurring on a busy freeway.
The crash, captured in a now-viral video, is under investigation. Experts will examine the plane's wreckage, flight history, and pilot background, as well as weather conditions at the time. Early footage showing erratic maneuvers followed by a steep nosedive could point to possible mechanical failure or human error, though the exact cause remains unclear.
Authorities have launched a full inquiry to determine what led to the fatal incident and to prevent such tragedies in the future.
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