13.12.2025 01:38
A small plane that experienced engine failure made an emergency landing on a street near the city center of Mannheim, Germany. Three people on board the aircraft were injured after it collided with a traffic sign, and officials stated that a major disaster was averted.
A small plane that experienced engine failure in Mannheim had to make an emergency landing on a street in the city center. Eyewitnesses reported that the plane passed between parked vehicles and landed on the street at the last moment, colliding with a traffic sign. Three people were injured in the accident.
NARROWLY AVOIDED DISASTER
A small plane that experienced engine failure in Mannheim, Germany, made an emergency landing on a street with traffic flow. After landing, the plane came to a stop by hitting a traffic sign. A large number of police, fire, and ambulance teams were quickly dispatched to the scene. Medical teams treated the injured at the site. Three people on board the plane were injured. Authorities stated that a major disaster was narrowly avoided.
MALFUNCTIONED SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF
It was reported that the Diamond DA 40 D Star type plane took off from Mannheim-Neuostheim Airport and malfunctioned shortly after takeoff. The pilot decided to make an emergency landing in an empty area near Hauptfeuerwache (Main Fire Station), which is located between residential areas.
EYEWITNESSES RECALLED THE MOMENTS OF FEAR
Eyewitnesses reported that the plane reached the street by passing between two parked vehicles at the last moment during landing, and after being dragged for a while, it collided with a traffic sign.
TRAFFIC STOPPED
Due to the accident, traffic flow from Neckarauer Street to the city center was completely halted. After hours of work, the wreckage of the plane was removed from the area. The exact cause of the accident is still unknown. Officials from the Federal Aviation Accident Investigation Authority (BFU) arrived at the scene and began detailed investigations.