Following a plane crash in Zell am See (Pinzgau) on Tuesday afternoon, the police have now released the identity of the pilot who died in the accident. The man was a 59-year-old Italian who was on his way from Bosnia to Luxembourg and intended to make a stopover in Pinzgau. He was the sole occupant of the small aircraft - a Grumman American AA-5B.

Pilot's Health Issues as Possible Cause

The accident occurred during the approach to the Zell airfield. The aircraft, registered in Luxembourg, crashed into a meadow about 100 meters before the start of the runway. The cabin and tail of the aircraft were apparently not particularly badly damaged, and no fire broke out. To clarify the course of the accident, the public prosecutor's office has appointed an expert. Additionally, an autopsy of the pilot has been ordered, as health issues of the man also appear possible as a cause of the accident.

(APA/Red)

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