Helicopter crash in Lower Bavaria: residents saved pilots and copilots

Helicopter crash in Lower Bavaria: residents saved pilots and copilots

In a troubling development, a helicopter in Lower Bavaria has suffered a serious accident that put both the pilot and the copilot in danger. The incident occurred on Thursday, August 29, when the helicopter flew over a field at a height of only 15 meters. As the police said, there was suddenly a dramatic crash, in which the helicopter in a field in Straßkirchen, in the district of Straubing-Bogen, ended up and overturned.

The time of the incident falls into a time when the safety of aircraft is intensively discussed. Flight accidents, albeit rarely, often have far -reaching consequences. Fortunately, in this case, the two occupants were injured, but were not injured in life.

emergency services and quick help on site

The 48-year-old pilot and his 65-year-old copilot were brought to a nearby clinic immediately after the incident, where they received medical care. The helicopter was on a private flight that started at the airfield in Dingolfing. Witnesses reported on the quick actions of a resident who observed the crash and immediately hurried to help. This reports that he was at the scene of the accident within a minute. His son had noticed the crash and alerted him immediately.

The resident described that the helicopter quickly lost to the height and finally opened on the side of the field. First he thought the events of the flight of a remote -controlled model aircraft until he realized that it was a real helicopter. It was a shock moment when he saw that the two inmates were waiting near the wreck.

"The wreck was not big," said the first aid. This remark gives an idea of how shocked he was when he grasped the reality of the event. Fortunately, both men were relatively intact and waited together for the rescuers.

examination of the incident

The police published the information published that the original investigation into the cause of the accident has already started. A flight accident clerk started the investigation, and the Federal Office for Flight Accident Investigation is also included in the investigation. However, the exact reasons for the crash remain unclear at the moment and will be analyzed precisely over the next few days.

The wreck of the helicopter is to be removed during Friday. Until the salvage, the fire brigade wakes up that the helicopter does not get on fire, since there is always a certain risk in an accident like this. The helicopter caused considerable damage, so that a total loss is assumed.

Airport and aviation authorities will follow the incident carefully, since safety-relevant questions about private flights are always important. At a time when air travel and security are of the greatest importance, this incident will remain of crucial relevance for both those affected and for the aviation community.