Fatal crash: Small aircraft demands a life in the Waldviertel

Fatal crash: Small aircraft demands a life in the Waldviertel

A tragic incident shook the Groß-Siegharts region in the Waidhofen district on the Thaya on Sunday afternoon. A one -engine small plane crashed around 3:30 p.m. after hikers watched the dramatic events and immediately alerted the emergency services. As noe.orf.at , the search for the wreck was extremely challenging in the dense, rough forest area. Around 250 firefighters and 25 rescue workers were deployed, supported by rescue dogs and drones. Finally, the aircraft wreck could be localized, but every help came too late for the pilot who was recovered dead.

first results of the autopsy

On Wednesday, the police announced preliminary results of the autopsy, which indicate a medical cause. This means that the pilot may have had health problems that led to the accident. The public prosecutor's office in Krems had ordered a comprehensive autopsy in order to obtain clarity about the exact circumstances of the crash, as also from cc.bingj.com reported. The clarification of the exact processes is of crucial importance for relatives and the authorities to understand and process what has happened.