Small aircraft crashed in Heidmühlen: Pilot found dead in the wreck!

Small aircraft crashed in Heidmühlen: Pilot found dead in the wreck!

A tragic turn in northern Germany occurred on Tuesday night when a small plane missing since Monday evening was found in a forest near Heidmühlen (Segeberg district). The use of the police and rescue workers started around 9:15 p.m. when members of the 59-year-old pilot made the alarm to the police because the plane had disappeared from the radar. A short time later, after midnight, the fire brigade made out the wreck in the forests, such as Tagesschau reported.

The small plane was on the way to the Schleswig-Kropp airfield when it crashed near Neumünster. A man's body was found in the rubble. It is believed that this is the pilot, but official identification is still pending. The district criminal inspection in Kiel has started the investigation that is supported by the Federal Aviation Accident Investigation Office (BFU). This authority will examine the circumstances and the cause of the accident, a standard process in flight accidents.

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The search and rescue operation was large, and various organizations were involved, including a marine helicopter from Cuxhaven. This coordinated campaign shows how seriously it was taken that an airplane had lost. Fire brigade, emergency services and police worked hand in hand to localize the missing plane and provide the necessary help. According to tag24 the use was a challenge right from the start, since the search took place in the thick forest area.

Although the body was discovered in the wreck, the exact cause of the crash remains unclear until further notice. The BFU will examine more detail in the coming weeks in order to bring light to the events. Usually the BFU also publishes reports on similar accidents to help improve flight safety. Further information about your work can be found on your website: BFU- Publications .

The accident has caused concern and grief in the region, especially among the pilots' members. One can only hope that the investigation will quickly lead to clarification of the circumstances. The rural idyll of Heidmühlen, otherwise a quiet place, is overshadowed by this cruel incident.