2 killed after small plane crashes in Croatia
A small plane traveling from the Czech Republic crashed in Croatia's Paklenica National Park, resulting in two fatalities. Croatian authorities located the wreckage after the aircraft lost signal and are currently investigating the cause of the accident.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the risks associated with private aviation and the importance of search and rescue operations in mountainous terrain.
Two people were found dead late Friday after a small plane flying from the Czech Republic crashed in the mountains of Paklenica National Park, about 60 kilometres northeast of the coastal city of Zadar, news agency AP reported citing Croatian authorities said.“The search for the missing ultralight plane was concluded around 10pm when members of the Croatian Mountain Rescue Service found the plane and two dead persons," Croatian police said in a statement.Authorities have…
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