Small plane crash in Germany kills two, ignites rescue effort
A tragic aviation accident occurred in Kroschenbroich, Germany, when a small sports plane crashed onto the terrace of a building, resulting in the deaths of two people. This information was reported by "Tagesschau."
What you need to know:
- The accident occurred in Kroschenbroich, Rhineland, near the Dutch border, on Saturday, May 31, at approximately 6:30 AM EDT.
- A small sports plane crashed onto the terrace of a building.
- Two people were killed.
According to "Tagesschau," the tragedy unfolded when the woman piloting the plane reported a technical problem. Just a moment later, she was unable to regain control, and the plane hit the house, reports Tagesschau.
Plane crashes into house; two people dead
Local media reports that it remains unclear whether the second person who died was on board the aircraft or inside the house.
Fifty firefighters were dispatched to the scene to combat the fire. The impact was so powerful that the plane became embedded in the building's wall, significantly complicating the rescue operation. The causes of the crash are still under investigation, and authorities are trying to determine what exactly led to this tragic event.
