2024-11-26 13:29:08

Lithuanian Cargo Plane Crash Sparks Investigation

Image courtesy of : AFP (PETRAS MALUKAS)

In a tragic incident near Vilnius Airport, a DHL cargo plane operated by Swift Air crashed, leading to the death of a Spanish crew member. Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda, alongside German and Spanish diplomats, visited the crash site. With the cause of the crash still under investigation, authorities are examining several possibilities, including technical failure or human error, while not excluding sabotage.

The recovery of the flight recorders is expected to provide crucial insights into the accident's cause. President Nauseda has urged caution against speculation, emphasizing the need for a thorough investigation. German and Spanish experts are assisting Lithuanian authorities in this complex inquiry.

The crash has raised security concerns, with recent incidents involving alleged sabotage in Europe being considered. While no concrete evidence of sabotage has been found, the incident has prompted heightened scrutiny of cargo operations. As investigations continue, the focus remains on understanding the factors leading to this tragic event and ensuring aviation safety. The international collaboration underscores the seriousness with which this accident is being treated, aiming to prevent similar future occurrences.

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25. November 2024 um 16:32

Lithuanian President visits accident site with German ambassador

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Lithuanian President Nauseda visited the crash site of a DHL cargo plane near Vilnius Airport, which crashed near a residential area and in which a Spanish citizen died, together with German and Spanish diplomats. The plane belonged to the Spanish airline Swift Air, which was working for DHL. The mayor of Vilnius, Valdas Benkunskas, had also previously visited the scene of the accident. Police chief Arunas Paulauskas was also present. The causes are still under investigation.
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26. November 2024 um 09:41

European Airport Suspends Flight Operations - Runway Temporarily Closed

Vilnius Airport in Lithuania temporarily closed after plane crash; Police investigate accident site with drones; Flight recorders expected to provide information on cause; Survivors questioned.
tz
26. November 2024 um 09:41

European Airport Stops Flight Operations – Runway Temporarily Closed

Crash of a DHL cargo plane in Vilnius, Lithuania; police investigating the accident site with drones; Vilnius Airport temporarily closed.
zeit
26. November 2024 um 09:29

DHL Plane: Vilnius Airport Briefly Stops Flight Operations for Investigation

Politics
Vilnius Airport was briefly closed; Police are investigating the crash site with drones; Flight operations were suspended for one hour.
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