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Glider crash near Wangen: pilot seriously injured but rescued!
On June 17, 2025, a glider crashed near Wangen im Allgäu. The pilot was seriously but not life-threateningly injured.
Glider crash near Wangen: pilot seriously injured but rescued!
On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, a serious accident occurred near Wangen im Allgäu, in the Ravensburg district. A glider crashed and the pilot suffered serious injuries, but initial reports indicate her injuries are not life-threatening. Loud Stuttgart News the plane landed on a meadow. During the crash, the tail of the glider broke off, complicating the rescue operation.
The pilot had to be freed from the aircraft and was then flown to a nearby clinic in a rescue helicopter. The exact circumstances of the crash are currently unclear and must be investigated by an expert.
Investigating the crash
The police have launched an investigation to find out where the pilot took off from and what destination she was heading for. This information is important to better understand the causes of the crash. Glider pilots are often found in the region, often taking off from Unterzeil airfield near Leutkirch, about 20 kilometers away daily news reported.
These incidents have brought renewed focus to the safety situation for gliders in this area. Knowledge about aviation safety could be improved in the future through thorough research into such events.