3 Feared Dead as Denmark-Bound Small Plane Crashes in Swiss Alps
Tragedy struck in the Swiss Alps on Tuesday as a small plane heading to Denmark crashed just two minutes after takeoff, killing all three people on board. The accident occurred on the edge of a village in southeastern Switzerland, with the plane bursting into flames as it fell from the sky.
According to officials, the victims have not yet been formally identified, but it is believed that there were three people on board the aircraft. The incident has sent shockwaves throughout the region, with emergency services rushing to the scene to try and rescue anyone who might have survived the crash.
The twin-engine plane, which was believed to be a Beechcraft Super King Air 350, took off from the nearby airport in the Swiss canton of Grisons at around 9:30 am local time. It was headed for the Danish city of Copenhagen, but never made it out of Swiss airspace.
Witnesses described hearing a loud explosion and seeing flames engulf the plane as it crashed onto the mountainside. “I was driving to work when I heard a loud bang,” said local resident Ursula Müller. “I looked up and saw the plane in flames. It was a terrible sight.”
The Swiss Federal Aviation Office (FOCA) has launched an investigation into the cause of the crash, which is expected to take several weeks to complete. In the meantime, officials are working to identify the victims and notify their families.
The incident is a reminder of the risks involved in air travel, no matter how small the plane or how experienced the pilot. Small planes are often used for private flights and can be more susceptible to mechanical failure or other issues that can lead to accidents.
In recent years, there have been several high-profile crashes involving small planes, including a 2019 accident in the French Alps that killed 20 people. The incident highlighted the importance of safety measures and regulations in place for small aircraft.
As the investigation into the Swiss Alps crash continues, authorities are working to piece together what happened in the final minutes of the flight. Until then, the families of the victims are left to mourn the loss of their loved ones and try to make sense of this tragic event.
