Small plane crashes in Korschenbroich - two dead in the event of misfortune!

Small plane crashes in Korschenbroich - two dead in the event of misfortune!

This Saturday afternoon, May 31, 2025, a small plane in Korschenbroich, North Rhine-Westphalia, fell on the terrace of a residential building. Two people died in the tragic accident. The fire brigade was used with a large contingent of around 50 forces to fight the flaming fire that broke out after the crash. The facade of the affected house is partly charred in black, while the rear of the destroyed aircraft is in the front yard. Images show firefighters with respiratory protection masks at work.

One of the deceased people is suspected as the pilot of the small aircraft. The identity of the second person is still unclear; It remains to be seen whether it is a co-pilot or a resident of the house. The police set up a point of contact for the press at the scene of the accident to inform about the incident. During the investigation into the cause of the crash, which is currently still unknown, the area around the scene of the accident was cordoned off. At first, residents were not allowed to return to their homes, which also burdened the Situation for the community.

context and comparison to other accidents

In recent years, the number and severity of the aircraft falls have dropped worldwide. In 2022 there were a total of 233 fatalities through aircraft. Before the turn of the millennium, such accidents claimed over 1,000 victims annually. The last major fatal crash occurred with the Germanwing Flight 4U9525 on March 24, 2015, in which all 150 inmates died. In comparison, the accident rate in commercial aviation is low.

Current information shows that many accidents are particularly common during landing. In Germany, some runways are difficult to see or are located near natural or urban borders. Technical innovations, such as the development of landing assistants, should help increase security during the landing process.

The incident in Korschenbroich is reminiscent of a similar fatal accident with a small plane in Plettenberg, NRW, which took place in March 2025, and raises questions about the safety of the small aviation. How the investigation will progress will be pursued with interest.

For the families concerned and the entire community, this incident is a tragic event. The authorities are working on clarifying the background of the accident and informing the public about the developments.

Further information on aircraft falls and their frequency can be found on Statista, which provides a comprehensive data situation, among other things on the accident frequency in various regions and the security situation of leading airlines.

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