In Italy, Couple Survives Separate Plane Crashes On The Same Day

Stefano Pirelli, aged 30, and his fiancée, Antonietta Demasi, aged 22, experienced a miraculous escape as they survived separate plane crashes on the same day. The couple had planned a lunch date with friends, taking two different flights to Savona. Following their meal, they decided to travel to the Italian city of Turin, and it was during this journey that both planes encountered difficulties and crashed.

Stefano boarded the two-seater Tecnam P92 Echo Super, which crashed after facing complications. Meanwhile, Antonietta’s plane experienced trouble just 25 miles away in Busano. Remarkably, Stefano emerged unharmed, while Antonietta sustained minor injuries when her flight crashed to the ground. Both were successfully rescued by firefighters from the scenes of their respective accidents, ensuring the couple’s survival during what was meant to be a Christmas trip.

After the incidents, Stefano and Antonietta were transported to the hospital, along with the pilots of the crashed vehicles. Antonietta suffered a pelvic injury, and her pilot, Paolo Rotondo, aged 38, sustained a head wound. Stefano expressed regret for Antonietta’s first flying experience turning into such an ordeal. Despite the unfortunate events, Stefano conveyed that their thoughts were with the injured pilots and emphasized their gratitude for surviving the crashes.

Stefano’s main concern is the recovery of his girlfriend and the injured pilot, stating that nothing else matters to him. Reflecting on the ill-fated Sunday, he described it as a perfect day for airborne enjoyment with clear skies and sunshine. Stefano recounted the incident, noting that the mist began to rise as the temperature dropped, leading to sudden darkness. Consequently, the pilots missed the airstrip by 100 meters. Despite the challenging circumstances, Stefano managed to extricate himself from the wreckage and assist in pulling the other pilot to safety.

In a tale of survival against the odds, Stefano and Antonietta’s harrowing experience serves as an unpredictable nature of air travel, highlighting the resilience and quick thinking that contributed to their fortunate escape.