Collision in Lower Austria: Two small aircraft crashed

Upon arrival of the rescue services at the crash site, a search for possible victims was initiated. According to the current state of the investigation, the police assume that only the pilots were on board the two aircraft. As of the morning, there were no indications of further injured persons or those involved.

Investigations into the cause of the accident are ongoing

The police and the responsible aviation authority began investigating the cause of the accident at the scene. Initial findings are expected at the earliest in the course of the afternoon, according to APA. The Krems-Gneixendorf airfield was also involved in the securing and documentation work.

The identity of the two pilots as well as the exact flight destinations and the route of the two aircraft had not been established as of the morning. The authorities announced that this information would be released in due course. In the coming days, possible witnesses to the incident are also to be questioned.

Krems-Gneixendorf airfield supports the investigations

The police initially did not provide any detailed information regarding possible injuries or the health status of the two pilots. Information on property damage and the recovery of the wreckage was also not available as of the morning.

The Krems-Gneixendorf airfield is a regional airfield used, among other things, for general aviation and training flights. Accidents involving small aircraft are rare in this region, but are investigated particularly thoroughly by the authorities.

Airspace around the accident site closed

The police and the district administration of Krems-Land have begun their investigations. For the duration of the ongoing work at the crash site, the surrounding airspace was temporarily closed, according to air traffic control circles.