Investigators Discover Remains of Crash Victims Following a minor Aircraft Accident
In the Austrian Alps, a twin-engine aircraft met with an unfortunate incident, crashing down. At first, dense fog posed challenges for rescue teams, delaying their efforts. Recently, the authorities have reportedly discovered the pilot's remains and remnants of the aircraft scattered around the crash site. It is alleged that the aircraft disintegrated mid-air.
According to police reports from Vorarlberg, the pilot appears to be a 59-year-old Italian national. The small aircraft collided with the ground near Brand municipality on Monday, enveloped in fog. An extensive rescue operation involving approximately 200 individuals was initiated, but the initial findings were only fragments of debris, leading to a temporary halt in the search due to unfavorable weather conditions. Helicopters and drones could not lift off due to the dense fog.
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Commission stated that the aircraft split apart during flight. Later in the morning, police discovered the passenger cabin in the southwest region of the Mottakopf, which is approximately 60 kilometers south of Bregenz on Lake Constance. The wreckage is spread over an area of more than 6,000 square meters.
Austrian air traffic control, Austro Control, recorded data showing that the pilot initially attempted to fly over the region at a high altitude. However, the aircraft lost altitude and ultimately crashed. The precise cause of the accident remains uncertain. As per the Vorarlberg Online portal, the aircraft in question is a twin-engine Beechcraft Baron 58. This six-seater plane, built in 1978, is reportedly under private ownership. According to Christian Gantner, Vorarlberg's Security Provincial Governor, the aircraft took off from Genoa, Italy, and was likely heading for Straubing in Bavaria.
The twin-engine Beechcraft Baron 58, which was involved in the accident, is often used for Alpine flights due to its capability to navigate mountainous terrain. Despite the challenging weather conditions, rescuers aimed to recover the aircraft parts from the Mottakopf, a popular Alpine location.
