Brescia, Italy – What began as a routine flight turned into a nightmare as a small ultralight aircraft nosedived onto a busy highway, erupting into flames and sending shockwaves through the region.
The devastating crash claimed the lives of 75-year-old pilot Sergio Ravaglia and his 60-year-old partner, Ann Maria De Stefano, who were both aboard the aircraft. The fiery wreck left a trail of destruction, injuring two unsuspecting drivers on the ground.
Dashcam footage captured the exact moment the carbon fiber plane slammed into the asphalt and exploded, painting a haunting picture of the final moments.
The ultralight aircraft, which had a wingspan of approximately 30 feet, is now at the center of a manslaughter investigation. Authorities are combing through the wreckage and digging into the plane’s maintenance history to determine whether mechanical failure or human error caused the fatal plunge.
Emergency services rushed to the scene, battling flames and chaos as traffic came to a standstill. Witnesses described the explosion as “something out of a movie.”
As investigators continue their work, questions swirl over whether this tragedy could’ve been prevented — and whether the skies above our roads are as safe as we think.
