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Two dead after light aircraft crashes into residential building in Germany

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31 May 2025, North Rhine-Westphalia, Korschenbroich: Firefighters work at the crash site after an airplane crashed into a residential building. Photo: Sascha Rixkens/Einsatzreport Niederrhein/dpa

A tragic aircraft accident in the German town of Korschenbroich, located in North Rhine-Westphalia near the Lower Rhine, has claimed the lives of two people after a Beechcraft B36TC Bonanza carrying registration D-EHVM crashed into a residential property on Saturday, 31 May. 

The incident occurred around 12:10 p.m. when the light aircraft came down onto the terrace of a private house. Authorities have confirmed that one of the deceased is a 71-year-old female pilot. It remains unclear at this time whether the second victim was a passenger on board the aircraft or a resident of the house struck by the plane.

Following the crash, a fire broke out at the site. Emergency services responded swiftly, with around 50 firefighters deployed to control the flames. The blaze was brought under control after approximately one hour.

German police have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the crash. So far, no information has been released regarding what led to the aircraft’s fatal descent.

This post was published on 31 May 2025 17:54

Bart Noëth

Working for 25 years in the aviation industry, I changed my career and became a firefighter/EMT in 2021. I like to spend my free time with my two sons, girlfriend, family and friends. I love to travel, wine and dine and support my favourite football squad KV Mechelen. Once an Ironman 70.3 finisher and dreaming of completing a full distance.

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