Late yesterday evening, a helicopter SH 212 by Nave Borsini, of the Mare Sicuro device in the central Mediterranean, fell into the sea near the unit due to causes under investigation.
All five occupants of the craft were promptly recovered from the ship's vehicles.
Four of them are in good condition while the flight specialist, C ° 1 ^ cl. FAZIO Andrea, recovered in a state of unconsciousness, died on board the Nave Borsini during the resuscitation operations.
The relatives of the actual soldier at the 2nd Helicopter Group of Stanza in Catania have been warned and are assisted by specialized personnel for psychological and spiritual support.
Other units of the Navy came in assistance to Nave Borsini in the area of the ditching.
