| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | I-AGSO |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bell 412 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Agusta AB-412 |
| Aircraft Version: | Agusta AB-412 Grifone |
| C/n (msn): | 25560 |
| Operator Titles: | Elisud |
| Location | |
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| City / Heliport: | Xewkija / Gozo - HeliportMap |
| Country: | Malta |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: LMMG IATA: GZM Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 11 July 1990 |
| Photo by: | John Visanich |
| Photo ID: | 491655 |
| Photo Comment |
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First helicopter used for Malta - Gozo services. Malta Air Charter lease; operated on a one-month trial period from 27 June 1990 to 27 July 1990, making its last trip to Gozo and departing on the same day (27 July 1990). Crashed into sea 7 miles south of Gorgona Island, Italy after distress call on 26 October 1992. Departed from Tarquinia, en route to Borgo Sesia. Two occupants both killed. At the time was in service with Free Air. This photo is copyright © John Visanich, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 30 August 2022, and has since been viewed 165 times. |