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Shock in Lohmar: Cessna crashes into the corn field – couple seriously injured!
In the Rhein-Sieg district, a Cessna crashed into a corn field during an emergency landing in Lohmar; The Gladbeck couple were seriously injured, but their lives are out of danger.
Shock in Lohmar: Cessna crashes into the corn field – couple seriously injured!
The whole of Cologne is at a standstill today because in Lohmar, in the Rhein-Sieg district, there was a dramatic incident with a single-engine sports machine. Loud World The plane crashed into a corn field during an attempted emergency landing. The 69-year-old pilot and his 70-year-old wife from Gladbeck were the only occupants and were seriously injured, but not life-threatening.
The Cessna had taken off from Freiburg in Baden-Württemberg, but unfortunately technical problems occurred. The pilot decided to make an emergency landing, but this failed. The plane overturned and landed on its roof in the field. The two bravely managed to free themselves from the wreckage before they were taken to hospital by rescue workers. An extensive operation was necessary: a total of over 100 fire and rescue services, three rescue helicopters and several ambulances were on site Ruhr24 reported.
The investigation is ongoing
The accident site was immediately cordoned off and the Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation has already begun investigations into the circumstances of the accident. Unfortunately, such incidents are not the exception, although the number of plane crashes has fallen worldwide in recent years. For example, in 2024 there were a total of 268 deaths from plane crashes, while before the turn of the millennium over 1,000 people lost their lives every year Statista represents.
In Germany, difficulties often arise when landing due to various factors such as the landing angle and speed. In particular, runways that are difficult to see or are close to urban or natural boundaries can be problematic. This shows that the issue of safety in aviation continues to be of great importance.
The incident in Lohmar reminds us how important technical innovations, such as the development of landing assistants, are for the safety of air traffic. Given the opaque developments and ongoing investigations, it is hoped that such incidents can be avoided in the future.