In the early hours of Monday, a cargo plane tragedy struck as a Boeing 737, contracted by DHL and operated by Swiftair, crashed just short of Vilnius Airport, resulting in one crew member's death and injuries to three others. Local authorities confirmed the aircraft came down near a residential area, leading to the evacuation of 12 residents from the property. The flight had departed from Leipzig Airport in Germany earlier that morning and encountered difficulties before its scheduled landing.
**Tragic Cargo Plane Crash Near Vilnius Claims One Life and Injures Three**
**Tragic Cargo Plane Crash Near Vilnius Claims One Life and Injures Three**
A Boeing 737 cargo aircraft crash near Vilnius airport, Lithuania, results in one fatality and several injuries, prompting investigations into its cause.
The specifics surrounding the crash are currently under investigation, with Lithuanian defense officials indicating no early evidence of sabotage or terrorism. The crash occurred approximately an hour and a half after takeoff, with authorities suggesting potential mechanical failure or human error as possible causes. Eyewitness reports indicated that the plane struck a residential structure, igniting a nearby infrastructure fire, though all residents were safely evacuated.
Police say the flight was a Boeing 737-400, approximately 31 years old, and noted that conditions at the time featured subzero temperatures and moderate winds. As investigations from both local authorities and DHL are underway, details remain sparse, particularly regarding the crew's communications with air traffic control prior to the incident, which revealed no indications of distress until just before impact.
Police say the flight was a Boeing 737-400, approximately 31 years old, and noted that conditions at the time featured subzero temperatures and moderate winds. As investigations from both local authorities and DHL are underway, details remain sparse, particularly regarding the crew's communications with air traffic control prior to the incident, which revealed no indications of distress until just before impact.
