Small Aircraft Crash at Salzgitter AG Kills Two, Facility Operations Unaffected

The fatal crash, involving an in-flight fire, occurred on the steel producer's premises as the company faces recent corporate challenges.

A small sport aircraft crashed at Salzgitter AG's facility in Niedersachsen, Germany, killing the 55-year-old pilot and 56-year-old co-pilot.
The crash caused only minor damage to the facility, with no impact on production, according to a company spokesperson.
The aircraft caught fire during the crash, but the flames were contained without further harm to the site.
Salzgitter AG, one of Germany’s largest steel producers, is partially state-owned, with Niedersachsen holding a 26.5% stake.
The incident follows recent corporate turbulence, including an aborted takeover attempt by GP Günter Papenburg and TSR Recycling, which faced opposition from workers’ union IG Metall.