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Small plane crashed in Heidmühlen: pilot found dead in the wreckage!
In Schleswig-Holstein, a small plane that had been missing since Monday crashed near Heidmühlen. Investigations into the cause of the accident are ongoing.
Small plane crashed in Heidmühlen: pilot found dead in the wreckage!
On Tuesday night, a tragic turn occurred in northern Germany when a small aircraft that had been missing since Monday evening was found in a forest near Heidmühlen (Segeberg district). The deployment of police and rescue workers began around 9:15 p.m. when relatives of the 59-year-old pilot raised the alarm with the police because the plane had disappeared from the radar. A short time later, after midnight, the fire department located the wreckage in the woods daily news reported.
The small plane was on its way to Schleswig-Kropp airfield when it crashed near Neumünster. A man's body was found in the rubble. This is believed to be the pilot, but official identification is still pending. The Kiel District Criminal Investigation Department has started the investigation, which is supported by the Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation (BFU). This authority will investigate the circumstances and cause of the accident, a standard process in aviation accidents.
Search operation underway
The search and rescue operation was large-scale and various organizations were involved, including a marine helicopter from Cuxhaven. This coordinated action shows how seriously the loss of an aircraft was taken. The fire department, rescue service and police worked hand in hand to locate the missing aircraft and provide the necessary assistance. Loud Day24 The operation was a challenge from the start as the search took place in dense forest areas.
Although the body was discovered in the wreckage, the exact cause of the crash remains unclear for the time being. The BFU will investigate in more detail in the coming weeks to shed light on what happened. The BFU also normally publishes reports on similar accidents that are intended to help improve flight safety. More information about their work can be found on their website: BFU publications.
The accident has caused concern and sadness in the region, especially among the pilot's relatives. One can only hope that the investigation will quickly clarify the circumstances. The rural idyll of Heidmühlen, otherwise a quiet place, is overshadowed by this cruel incident.