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78-Year-Old Pilot Dies in Ultralight Aircraft Crash in Baden-Württemberg

The single-engine aircraft went down in a remote forested area near Weilheim an der Teck, with investigations into the cause of the crash ongoing.

  • The crash occurred at approximately 10:45 AM on Saturday, March 29, 2025, after contact with the aircraft was lost near Weilheim an der Teck.
  • Emergency services located the wreckage in a difficult-to-access forested area between Häringen and Gruibingen in Baden-Württemberg.
  • The 78-year-old pilot, the sole occupant of the ultralight CT aircraft, was confirmed deceased at the scene.
  • Authorities, including the Esslingen Criminal Police Directorate and the Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation, are investigating the cause of the crash, which remains undetermined.
  • Recovery efforts are expected to be challenging due to the remote and rugged terrain surrounding the crash site.
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