A recent tragic incident involving a DHL cargo plane crash in Lithuania has prompted an extensive investigation. The crash resulted in the death of one crew member and the injury of others. Authorities are working diligently to uncover the cause, with the black boxes from the aircraft already retrieved for analysis. This data is crucial for understanding the events leading to the crash, which occurred near a residential area, causing damage to a house.
Speculations around the cause of the crash range from pilot error to possible sabotage. However, key figures such as Chancellor Scholz and Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė have urged caution against premature conclusions. German and international investigators, including those from the aircraft manufacturer Boeing, are involved in the investigation.
Defense Ministers from both Germany and Lithuania have stated there is currently no evidence pointing towards sabotage or a terrorist act. Nonetheless, the potential of such scenarios cannot be ruled out, especially given recent incidents involving unconventional incendiary devices in European freight. These incidents led to arrests in Lithuania and a related investigation into a package fire in Leipzig.
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda has visited the crash site, emphasizing the importance of a thorough and measured approach to the investigation. It is expected to take about a week for the initial findings to be completed. As the authorities continue to piece together the puzzle, the focus remains on ensuring all possibilities are explored without jumping to conclusions.
