Small plane crash in Korschenbroich: two dead, fire breaks out!

Small plane crash in Korschenbroich: two dead, fire breaks out!

Korschenbroich-Kleinenbroich, Deutschland - On May 31, 2025, a tragic incident was done in Korschenbroich-Kleinenbroich, in the Rhein-Kreis Neuss: a sports plane fell on the terrace of a residential building. Two people died in the accident, as a police spokesman in Neuss confirmed. Among the dead is the 71-year-old pilot from Düsseldorf, who was alone on the plane. The identity of the second dead person, possibly a co-pilot or a house resident, is currently being checked. So far, the exact reason for the crash is unclear, which makes the investigation difficult. At this point the Tagesspiegel .

The incident occurred at 12:30 p.m. After the crash, a fire immediately broke out at the crash site, which the fire brigade was able to quickly control with a large contingent of around 50 forces. Witnesses reported a massive damage to the house, which was badly damaged and has black traces of smoke. Images from the accident site show the rear of the destroyed aircraft in the front garden of the property and firefighters in respiratory protection masks. According to Tagesschau , the police and fire brigade were quickly on site and set up a starting point for the press.

context on the subject of plane places

flight accidents, although often tragic, have dropped overall in recent years. In 2022, there were 233 fatalities worldwide through aircraft turrets, while over 1,000 people lost their lives every year before the turn of the millennium. Compared to the automotive trip, the accident rate in commercial aviation is low. Nevertheless, the question of the causes of crashes remains, especially in a country like Germany, where technical innovations, such as the development of landing assistants, could contribute to improving security. More on Statista .

The Korschenbroich tragedy reminds you how quickly accidents can happen in air traffic. While the investigation to clarify the exact circumstances of the process progresses, the affected community remains in mourning and memory of the victims of the tragic misfortune.