Autopsy Ordered After Small Plane Crash in Waldviertel

The 83-year-old pilot of the small plane, which was on its way from Krems to Dobersberg, died in the crash in Groß-Siegharts in the Waidhofen an der Thaya district. The Krems public prosecutor's office has ordered an autopsy, according to police spokesman Stefan Loidl. The recovery of the wreckage in the difficult to access, densely forested area of the Waldviertel was a challenge.

Hikers Alerted Emergency Services After Small Plane Crash

Hikers noticed the crash of the single-engine plane around 3.30 pm and alerted the emergency services. Austro Control also registered this in the afternoon. Around 250 firefighters and 25 rescue workers, as well as dogs, were involved in the search. The crash site was eventually located with drones. Because it was in difficult, steep terrain, the emergency services could only reach the wreckage on foot. The pilot was only recovered dead.

(APA/Red)

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