A DHL cargo plane crashed into homes near Vilnius Airport shortly after taking off from Leipzig, resulting in the death of one crew member and igniting a fire.
The crash occurred just before the plane was set to land, indicating potential complications with the landing procedure.
Tadas Vasiliauskas from Lithuanian Airports confirmed the incident occurred around 5:30 a.m., and noted the plane's failure to land safely, leading to a tragic outcome.
Swiftair, the airline operating the DHL flight, had not provided a timely statement regarding the crash, indicating communication issues during the ongoing investigation.
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