Italian Air Force Eurofighter Crash
Event Report
Italian Air Force
| Date | July 24, 2024 |
| Country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Force | Italian Air Force |
| Location |
Douglas-Daly Region, Northern Territory, Australia
-13.85, 131.30 |
| Aircraft | Eurofighter (Typhoon) |
| Event type | Crash |
| Change | -1 active |
Description
An Italian Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon crashed in the Douglas-Daly region south of Darwin during a training sortie for Exercise Pitch Black 24. Australia’s Department of Defence said the pilot ejected safely, was recovered by helicopter and was taken to hospital as a precaution. Italian and Australian authorities investigated the unknown cause. The Italian Air Force later explicitly described the aircraft as lost.
Side Profile
Profile of Typhoon
Douglas-Daly Region, Northern Territory, Australia
