Overview
- A small single‑engine aircraft struck trees in a forest next to Eberswalde‑Finow airport and the pilot was pronounced dead at the scene.
- Firefighters, rescue teams and a rescue helicopter located the wreck in dense woodland and responders required extra time to reach the site because of the terrain.
- Some media reported the aircraft caught fire during impact but officials say that detail is unconfirmed pending the formal inquiries.
- The Federal Aircraft Accident Investigation Agency has opened a probe and has reportedly sent three investigators while local police are conducting parallel inquiries.
- Investigators will recover wreckage, collect witness statements and examine any available flight data to determine the cause and the airport may face temporary restrictions while the probe continues.