Pilot Dies In Typhoon Crash Off Sicily

An Italian air force fighter jet has crashed off the coast of Sicily, reports the Anadolu Agency (Ankara).

The Eurofighter Typhoon was returning to Trapani Air Base and was on approach with another Typhoon when it went down on Tuesday, reported the Aviationist blog.

The jet crashed about 5 miles (8 km) southeast of the airfield. A search-and-rescue effort was immediately launched. The pilot's body was recovered early Wednesday morning

The jet was attached to the 37th Wing of the Italian air force.

The cause of the crash is under investigation.