DHL cargo plane crash: tragedy near Vilnius leaves one dead and three injured

A DHL cargo plane, en route from Germany to Vilnius airport, crashed near Liepkalnis at 5:30 AM on Monday, November 25. Security camera footage captured the aircraft plunging before striking a building and immediately catching fire.

Casualty report

The crash claimed the life of one pilot, a Spaniard, while the second pilot survived but sustained injuries and was hospitalized. Two others onboard were also injured. Thankfully, the 12 residents of the two-story residential building were safely evacuated.

Investigating the causes

According to Lithuanian police chief Renatas Pozela, the crash may have been caused by a technical failure or human error. Authorities have ruled out the possibility of a terrorist attack.