A single-engine aircraft en route from the Czech Republic to Croatia crashes in western Austria, prompting an investigation into the cause as authorities recover the bodies of the victims.
Austrian authorities have confirmed the recovery of four bodies following a plane crash near Gruenau im Almtal in the province of Upper Austria. The incident occurred shortly after noon, prompting a large-scale search operation in the mountainous area, which had experienced heavy snowfall.
The crashed aircraft, identified as a single-engined Rockwell Commander 112B, had departed from Pribram airport in the Czech Republic with its destination set for Medulin in Croatia, according to information from the Aviation Safety Network website, as reported by the Austrian news agency APA.
The cause of the crash and the final destination of the flight remain unknown, and the Austrian police have initiated an investigation to determine the circumstances leading to this tragic incident.
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The identities of the four victims who lost their lives in the crash could not immediately be ascertained. Authorities are working diligently to provide information to the families affected by this heartbreaking event.
As the investigation unfolds, our thoughts and condolences go out to the families and loved ones of those involved in this devastating plane crash. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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