Small Plane Crashes on Salzgitter Factory Grounds, Killing Two
The aircraft, which had departed from Salzgitter-Drütte airfield, caught fire after crashing between two factory halls; authorities are investigating the incident as an accident.
- A small airplane crashed on the Salzgitter AG factory premises in Lower Saxony, resulting in the deaths of the 55-year-old pilot and 56-year-old copilot, both from Salzgitter.
- The plane took off from Salzgitter-Drütte airfield and crashed shortly after, landing between two factory halls on the site.
- The aircraft caught fire upon impact, prompting an emergency response involving local factory fire services and professional brigades, including assistance from Braunschweig.
- Authorities have not yet determined the cause of the crash but are treating it as an accident based on preliminary findings.
- This incident is the latest in a series of small plane crashes in the region, raising ongoing concerns about aviation safety and accident prevention.
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