Small plane crash in Korschenbroich: two dead after tragedy!

Small plane crash in Korschenbroich: two dead after tragedy!

Korschenbroich, Deutschland - On May 31, 2025, a tragic accident occurred in Korschenbroich, North Rhine-Westphalia when a small plane crashed and two people cost life. The accident occurred around 12:30 p.m. when the plane roamed the roof and facade of a house and finally went on the terrace. According to Süddeutscher Zeitung was probably one of the deceased people, while the identity of the second person, possibly co-pilot, was still unclear is.

The accident led to a massive use of the fire brigade, where around 50 emergency services were on site. The fire brigade fought the flames that broke out at the crash site. Images show the rear of the destroyed machine in the front yard of the house as well as the partially collapsed roof and visible fire. Residents were initially asked to leave their apartments while the criminal police started the investigation into the cause of the crash.

emergency services and circumstances of the accident

Mönchengladbach Airport, about five kilometers from the crash site, had previously reported that the plane had reported motor problems shortly before the crash. A helicopter circled over the scene of the accident during the use to monitor the situation from the air. The firefighters worked under respiratory protection masks to extinguish the fire and check the danger situation, such as T-Online reported.

Aircraft streams have recently become less common worldwide. According to Statista , the number of fatalities dropped through aircraft stakes in recent years, with 233 fatalities in 2022 compared to over 1,000 before the turn of the millions. Nevertheless, every crash remains a tragic event and raises questions about security in aviation.

Further information on this incident is expected in the coming days, while the investigation continues to the exact cause of the crash. The situation remains tense and the clarification of the identity of the deceased and possible technical knowledge is waited for.