Lithuania Plane Crash: DHL Aircraft Hits House, 1 Dead [PHOTOS]

DHL Plane Crashes into Lithuanian Home, Killing 1

“Residential infrastructure around the house was on fire, and the house was slightly damaged...”

A DHL cargo plane crashed in Lithuania, killing one person. The cause of the crash is still unknown.

A devastating aviation incident occurred on Monday, November 25, when a DHL cargo plane crashed while attempting to land at an airport in Lithuania's capital city. The aircraft tragically skidded off the runway and slammed into a nearby residential house, resulting in catastrophic consequences.

The investigation into the crash is ongoing, and the cause has yet to be determined. Preliminary reports indicate that the plane skidded for several hundred meters before coming to a halt. Images from the scene show smoke billowing from a damaged structure in a sparsely wooded area.

Renatas Požėla, the head of Lithuania's Fire and Rescue Department, provided further details about the incident. “Residential infrastructure around the house was on fire, and the house was slightly damaged, but we managed to evacuate people,” he explained. Fortunately, emergency responders were able to rescue those in the surrounding area.

The crash resulted in two people being hospitalized, but tragically, one of them was later pronounced dead. The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, and authorities are working to determine the cause of the crash and provide support to those affected.

The victim of the tragic incident was a member of the flight crew, although not the pilot. According to Arūnas Paulauskas, the General Commissioner of the Lithuanian Police, emergency responders made a heroic effort to rescue the pilots from the cockpit. Fortunately, both pilots were freed, with one suffering more severe injuries than the other.

The investigation into the cause of the accident is ongoing, and authorities have yet to determine the underlying factors. General Commissioner Paulauskas noted that investigators are exploring multiple potential causes, including technical failure and human error. While these possibilities are being considered, authorities have not ruled out the possibility of a terrorist act, and all avenues are being thoroughly examined.

According to General Commissioner Arūnas Paulauskas, investigators are considering all possible causes of the crash, including the possibility of a terrorist act. “This is one of the versions that must be studied and checked,” Paulauskas stated. This approach ensures that no potential explanation is overlooked during the investigation.

The Lithuanian airport authority has confirmed that the aircraft involved in the crash was a DHL cargo plane. The plane had arrived from Leipzig, Germany, a major freight hub. Following the incident, the authority took to the social media platform X to share updates. They reported that emergency services, including a fire truck, were promptly deployed to the scene.

The wreckage of the plane, bearing DHL's distinctive yellow colors, was visible at the crash site. It has been reported that the aircraft was preparing to land, having made a turn to the north of the airport. Tragically, the plane crashed approximately 1.5 kilometers (1 mile) short of the runway.

At the time of reporting, authorities had not yet provided a clear explanation for the crash, which occurred during the early morning hours. The incident remains under investigation, with officials working to determine the underlying causes.

Weather conditions at the airport around the time of the incident were characterized by near-freezing temperatures, cloudy skies preceding sunrise, and moderate winds of approximately 30 kph (18 mph). These conditions will likely be examined as part of the investigation to determine their potential impact on the crash.

The aircraft involved in the incident was a 31-year-old Boeing 737. While this age is considered relatively old for an aircraft, it is not uncommon for cargo planes to remain in service beyond the typical lifespan of passenger aircraft. The age of the plane will likely be scrutinized as investigators seek to determine its potential role in the crash.

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