During the Beja AirShow in Portugal, a tragedy occurred: two planes performing stunts collided in the air. As a result of the collision, one of the pilots, a citizen of Spain, died, and the other was injured.
About this informs Reuters.
According to the Portuguese Air Force, the incident occurred with the participation of two of the six aircraft that participated in demonstration flights. Video footage of the collision shows one of the planes losing control after takeoff and crashing, sustaining serious damage to its tail.
An investigation has been launched into the tragedy. After the incident, the organizers canceled the rest of the program of the Beja AirShow, which is the largest air festival in Portugal. An investigation into the tragedy has already begun.
