Northern Ireland Aviation Enthusiast's Forum
General Aviation Discussion => Aviation News => Topic started by: casper on September 11, 2006, 11:01:55 AM
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The second stage of the Aero GP Grand Prix aerobatic flying race taking place in Malta over the weekend was cancelled following the collision of two of the aircraft involved leading to the death of Swedish aerobatics champion Gábor Varga.
Organisers cancelled yesterday's second day of racing due to an accident that took place between two aircraft as the race commenced over Marsamxetto harbour in the Maltese capital Valletta.
More details here (http://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2006/09/11/208925/Swedish+aerobatic+champion+Varga+dies+in+first+stage+of+Malta+Aero+Grand+Prix+aerial+race+in+Malta.html)