Stories from Berne · Switzerland

A small aircraft crashed into a field in the Bern region, resulting in the death of the pilot. Local authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident. The incident occurred in a rural area near Berne. A 71-year-old pilot died after his aircraft crashed near the Hattin airfield in the Oldenburg district of Lower Saxony. The plane crashed into a large open area shortly after takeoff and was completely destroyed, according to police. Police reported that the pilot of the machine died in the accident. The pilot was also the owner of the aircraft and was reportedly traveling to his residence in Switzerland. Approximately 40 emergency responders were deployed to the scene.