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Tragic small plane crash in Lower Saxony: Pilot dies in crash
Pilot dies when a small aircraft crashes in Lower Saxony on June 1, 2025. The cause of the accident is unclear, investigations are ongoing.
Tragic small plane crash in Lower Saxony: Pilot dies in crash
Last Sunday, June 1, 2025, there was a tragic plane crash in the Peine district, Lower Saxony. A small plane piloted by a 58-year-old pilot crashed during a flight, claiming his life. The pilot was alone in the plane when it crashed into a field between the towns of Edemissen and Oedesse. The exact circumstances of the accident are currently unclear, but the investigation has already been started by the Federal Aviation Accident Investigation Board in Braunschweig. According to [Stern](https://www.stern.de/news/pilot-stirbt-bei-abrutsch-von-klein Flugzeug-auf-feld-in-niedersachsen-35773342.html) the plane was totally destroyed.
The student pilot was the owner of the aircraft and came from Hesse. This makes the incident particularly tragic since he was piloting his own plane. According to reports, the plane previously took off from Schleswig-Holstein. The crash occurred on Sunday afternoon when a thunderstorm passed over the Peine district, which may have led to the difficulties during the flight. The Tagesschau highlights that there were no other injuries after the incident, apart from the deceased pilot.
Salvage and damage
The relevant emergency services, including the police, several fire departments, the rescue service and a rescue helicopter, were quickly on the scene to help recover the debris. These were secured early in the evening of the same day. Damage to at least one house and a vehicle was also caused by the falling parts of the aircraft.
Investigations into the cause of the accident
The exact causes of the crash are still unknown. The Federal Aircraft Accident Investigation Board has begun its investigation to find out what led to this unfortunate incident. Eyewitness reports and the analysis of weather data during the flight could provide crucial clues to clarify the background to the accident.
The entire incident raises questions both about the safety of private aviation and the conditions under which such flights should be operated, particularly in adverse weather. The mechanisms of the emergency services and the emergency measures in the event of an aircraft accident are also examined in more detail.