78-Year-Old Pilot Dies in Ultralight Aircraft Crash in Baden-Württemberg

The single-engine aircraft went down in a remote forested area near Weilheim an der Teck, with investigations into the cause of the crash ongoing.

The crash occurred at approximately 10:45 AM on Saturday, March 29, 2025, after contact with the aircraft was lost near Weilheim an der Teck.
Emergency services located the wreckage in a difficult-to-access forested area between Häringen and Gruibingen in Baden-Württemberg.
The 78-year-old pilot, the sole occupant of the ultralight CT aircraft, was confirmed deceased at the scene.
Authorities, including the Esslingen Criminal Police Directorate and the Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation, are investigating the cause of the crash, which remains undetermined.
Recovery efforts are expected to be challenging due to the remote and rugged terrain surrounding the crash site.