# Glider crash fatality in Rieti, Italy

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/glider-crash-fatality-in-rieti-italy
> Updated: 2026-08-22T21:29:17.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

During the Coppa Città di Rieti gliding competition in Rieti, Italy, 59-year-old pilot Danilo Fachin died after his aircraft crashed in the La Torretta area. Witnesses reported the glider performed a sharp turn before losing altitude and falling near the Ciuffelli airport. Investigators are examining whether technical failures or other flight factors caused the loss of control.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-22: Fatal accidents reported during sporting events in Italy and Spain

Fatal accidents during sporting events in Italy and Spain claimed the lives of glider pilot Danilo Fachin in Rieti and driver Jesús López during a hill climb in Taboadela.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fatal-accidents-reported-during-sporting-events-in-italy-and-spain

### 2026-08-22: Pilot Danilo Fachin killed in glider crash during Rieti competition

Pilot Danilo Fachin, 59, died after his glider crashed during the Coppa Città di Rieti competition in Italy on August 22.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pilot-danilo-fachin-killed-in-glider-crash-during-rieti-competition

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