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Small aircraft drama: couple injured in emergency landing near Kassel!
A married couple had an accident in a small aircraft near Kassel Airport on June 14, 2025. The pilot made an emergency landing in a field.
Small aircraft drama: couple injured in emergency landing near Kassel!
A tragic aviation incident has occurred in recent days, shocking both those affected and residents in the areas involved. While a small plane had to make an emergency landing near Kassel Airport, there was a serious crash with tragic consequences in Korschenbroich, near Mönchengladbach Airport.
On June 14, 2025, a couple took off in a small aircraft from southern Hesse with the aim of reaching Kassel Airport. But problems arose during the flight and the 80-year-old pilot was forced to make an emergency landing in a field near the airport. During this emergency landing, both the pilot and his 76-year-old wife suffered injuries and were immediately taken to hospital. The small aircraft itself was badly damaged during the maneuver. The exact cause of the accident is currently being investigated by authorities stern.de reported.
The incident in Kassel is particularly tragic when compared to the one in Korschenbroich, where a 71-year-old pilot lost her life due to a similar technical problem during the landing approach. The single-engine plane, a Beech B36 TC Bonanza, crashed around 12:00 p.m. An 84-year-old resident of a house on which the plane fell was also killed. The deceased woman's husband was able to get to safety while a fire broke out after the crash, which was quickly brought under control by the fire department with around 50 personnel blick.de reported. The emergency services did an enormous amount of work to secure the scene of the accident, which was cordoned off over a large area.
A look at aviation safety
Such incidents raise questions about aviation safety. Loud Statista The number and severity of plane crashes have fallen globally in recent years. In 2022, there were 233 deaths from aircraft accidents worldwide, which represents a positive trend compared to the over 1,000 victims before the turn of the millennium. What is particularly striking is that many accidents occur during the landing approach, often due to technical problems or unfavorable weather conditions.
The tragic incident in Korschenbroich and the emergency landing near Kassel remind us that, despite all the technical advances in aviation, such as the development of landing assistants, safety can never be taken for granted. The investigation into the accidents is still in its early stages and affected families must now wait for answers as the aviation community continues to work to improve safety standards.