Two individuals sustain injuries following an alleged emergency landing of a sports aircraft in Poland
A single-engine sports plane crashed into a cornfield in Lohmar-Algert, Rhein-Sieg district, on August 11th at around 12:20 PM. The incident left both occupants, a 69-year-old man and a 70-year-old woman from Gladbeck, seriously injured but not in life-threatening danger.
According to the 69-year-old pilot, there had been technical problems with the Cessna, forcing him to make an emergency landing in the cornfield. The plane was found lying on its back in the field. The exact cause of the accident, however, is yet to be determined.
Emergency services and police were dispatched to the crash site immediately. The investigation into the plane crash is ongoing, with the Circles Police Department Rhein-Sieg District serving as the primary source of information. The Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation has also been called in to determine the exact cause of the crash.
The crash site remains secured and off-limits to the public. The public is advised to contact the press office for any updates or inquiries regarding the plane crash. For further inquiries, contact the Circles Police Department Rhein-Sieg District Press Office at 02241/541-2222 or [email protected].
It is currently unknown where the Cessna was headed. The destination of the flight is not specified in the available search results. The investigation may take some time to complete, but updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
The occupants, who had freed themselves from the aircraft, were taken to nearby hospitals by helicopter. Both are currently receiving medical treatment. The authorities express their hope for a speedy recovery for the injured parties.
This article is based on information transmitted by the Circles Police Department Rhein-Sieg District via news aktuell.
