Small Plane Crashes Near Bonn, Leaving One Dead and Two Injured

A propeller plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Hangelar Airfield, igniting a fire that was swiftly extinguished by emergency responders.

The crash occurred in a field in St. Augustin, near Bonn, shortly after the plane departed from Hangelar Airfield.
One person, believed to be the pilot, was killed in the crash.
A second passenger sustained serious injuries and was transported to a hospital for treatment.
A first responder assisting at the scene was also hospitalized for medical care.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation, and no further details about those involved have been disclosed.