Seriously injured pilot after a crash in Fürstenzell

Seriously injured pilot after a crash in Fürstenzell

A serious flight accident occurred on December 13, 2024 at the airfield in Fürstenzell, Passau district. A 23-year-old pilot injured himself with a failed landing with his glider pilot. According to the initial knowledge of the police, the pilot plunged to an adjacent field on the landing approach from a height of around 50 meters. The fire brigade and emergency aid were quickly on site, but the young man suffered serious injuries and was taken to a hospital after the first aid. His plane was completely destroyed, which resulted in an estimated total economic damage of around 25,000 euros, as the police headquarters in Lower Bavaria reported. And the investigation into the cause of the accident is already underway.

At the same time, exercises for emergencies took place in the back Stubai Valley to be prepared for a hypothetical emergency. As Meinzirk.at reported, the volunteer fire brigade Neustift simulated the crash of an ÖAMTC helicopter with several injuries. Three crew members and one patient were involved in this exercise. Operating manager Andreas Birsak emphasized the importance of such exercises to constantly train rescue technology and security measures. Although the exercise was serious, there was a positive mood among the participants who know each other well and work regularly together.

The dramatic incidents in Fürstenzell and the simulated emergencies in the Stubai Valley show the need to prepare intensive preparation for flight accidents and rescue operations. While the police in Fürstenzell puzzles whether a mistake by the pilot led to the serious accident, the necessary know-how for an emergency is trained in Neustift. The coming weeks will not only be decisive for the persons concerned, but also for the rescue workers to teach them from these incidents.