Overview
- The Augusta Westland 109 lost radio contact shortly after the crew reported a fault around 17:00 local time while transiting the regional border.
- The 118 service of ASL Toscana Sud Est received a Cospas-Sarsat alert and activated its maxi-emergencies team to coordinate the response.
- Firefighters from Arezzo and Pesaro, Carabinieri, mountain rescue, the Red Cross, the Army and the Air Force deployed across the Alpe della Luna, Borgo Pace and Lago di Montedoglio area.
- A Vigili del Fuoco Drago helicopter attempted an overflight, but poor weather and darkness curtailed aerial reconnaissance and reduced visibility.
- No crash site or casualties have been confirmed, and Borgo Pace mayor Romina Pierantoni reached the area as ground teams worked after nightfall.