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Several killed, injured after small plane crashes into people at German airfield - report Several killed, injured after small plane crashes into people at German airfield - report
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At least three people have been killed and eight others injured after a small plane flew into a crowd at a German airfield, according to local media.At least three people have been killed and eight others injured after a small plane flew into a crowd at a German airfield, according to local media.
The accident occurred in the German state of Hesse, near the town of Fulda. Police confirmed there was an incident involving a Cessna aircraft which resulted in deaths, but did not elaborate on how many people had been affected. The accident occurred in the German state of Hessen, near the town of Fulda. Police confirmed there was an incident involving a Cessna aircraft which resulted in deaths.
Deutshe Welle reported, citing police, that the victims were two adults and a child. Deutshe Welle reported, citing police, that the victims were two adults and a child. The child was a young boy who was nine or 10 years old, Hessenschau.de reported, citing officials.
It added that the pilot of the plane was attempting to land on the mountain of Wasserkuppe in the central German state of Hesse, a popular place for light aircraft enthusiasts which boasts a small airfield. The pilot of the Cessna F172N was reportedly attempting to land on the mountain of Wasserkuppe in Hessen, a popular place for light aircraft enthusiasts which boasts a small airfield.
The pilot failed to align the plane with the runway for landing and tried to lift again to correct his error, police said. However, the aircraft lost power and crashed. He failed to align the plane with the runway for landing and tried to lift again to correct his error, police said. However, the aircraft lost power and crashed.
According to Bild, at least three people were killed and eight injured in the incident which occurred at around 3:45pm local time on Sunday. The pilot was not injured, but suffered severe shock along with three others inside the aircraft, according to Hessenschau.
First responders have been deployed to the scene. The Hessen State Chancellory tweeted that the state's prime minister and interior minister are sending thoughts to the families of the victims.
The Federal Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is currently investigating the exact cause of the incident.
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