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A small plane crashed into a home in Korschenbroich, Germany, killing two people including the 71-year-old pilot, after reporting technical issues en route to Mönchengladbach Airport.
A small plane crashed into a home in Korschenbroich, Germany. (AP Photo)
UPDATED: Jun 1, 2025 00:01 IST
At least two people were killed on Saturday when a small plane crashed into the terrace of a residential building in western Germany, news agency Associated Press reported, citing authorities. One of the victims was the pilot.
The accident occurred around midday in the town of Korschenbroich, near Mnchengladbach and close to the Dutch border. The aircraft struck the building’s terrace and sparked a fire that caused significant damage to the home.
Police confirmed two fatalities, one of whom was identified as the pilot—a 71-year-old woman, according to German news agency dpa. Investigators are working to identify the second victim.
Of the three people officially registered at the residence, two were not home at the time and later contacted police.
The pilot had departed from Alkersleben, near the eastern city of Erfurt, earlier that morning. She was en route to Mnchengladbach Airport, located less than four kilometers (about 2.5 miles) from the crash site—when she reported technical difficulties shortly before the crash.
Published By:
Aashish Vashistha
Published On:
Jun 1, 2025
