During coordinated firefighting efforts near the town of Guspini in Sardinia, two firefighting aircraft were involved in an incident. According to reports from the Italian L’Unione Sarda, the collision occurred while a Canadian aircraft was operating in the vicinity. The incident involved the Canadian aircraft striking a Super Puma helicopter cable.
This cable, which was approximately 30 meters long, was attached to a large water collection and ejection tank utilized by helicopters for fire suppression operations. The impact caused the cable to break, leading to emergency landing procedures for both the Canadian aircraft and the Super Puma helicopter. The Italian Forestry Service confirmed that the emergency response was executed successfully.
Officials reported that both aircraft managed to make safe landings, and crucially, no injuries were sustained by any members of the respective crews. The collision highlights the inherent risks associated with large-scale aerial firefighting operations. The deployment of specialized equipment, such as the water tanks suspended from the cable, necessitates precise coordination between different air assets.
While the operational area was managing a large fire, the mechanical failure stemming from the contact between the aircraft and the supporting cable required immediate attention to ensure the safety of the personnel involved. The successful, albeit dramatic, conclusion of the day’s operations underscores the professionalism demonstrated by the crews involved in managing the complex environment during the emergency response.
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