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Tragic Incident at Milan Bergamo Airport Halts Operations

Date : Tuesday, 8 July 2025 Location : Milan Bergamo Airport (Orio al Serio), Italy Aircraft Involved : Volotea Airbus A319-111 (Reg: EC-MTF) Flight : Scheduled to depart for Asturias, Spain (OVD) A tragic incident occurred at Milan Bergamo Airport on Tuesday morning, leading to the temporary closure of the airport and the cancellation of numerous flights. At approximately 10:20 a.m. local time, an unidentified 35-year-old man was fatally injured after being pulled into the engine of a Volotea Airbus A319 while it was being pushed back on the taxiway. The individual was neither a passenger on the flight nor an employee of the airport, and the circumstances surrounding his presence on the tarmac are still under investigation by Italian authorities. As a result of the incident: All flight operations were suspended for nearly two hours 19 flights were canceled, and several others were diverted to nearby airports, including Milan Malpensa, Bologna, and Verona No injuries were reported amon...

Tragic Crash: Piper PA-60-601P Aerostar Crashes After Takeoff in Salzgitter, Germany

  • Date: Sunday, April 13, 2025
  • Location: Salzgitter, Lower Saxony, Germany
  • Time: 09:43 local time
  • Aircraft: Piper PA-60-601P Aerostar (Registration: D-ICEL)
  • Occupants: 2
  • Fatalities: 2
  • Phase of Flight: Initial Climb
  • Nature of Flight: Private


A privately operated Piper PA-60-601P Aerostar crashed shortly after takeoff from Salzgitter-Drütte Airfield (EDVS) on Sunday morning, resulting in the deaths of both occupants on board. The aircraft came down on the premises of the Salzgitter steel plant, where it was completely destroyed upon impact.

Initial reports indicate that the aircraft pitched up sharply after departure before crashing. An eyewitness described the aircraft's rapid climb followed by a loss of control before impact. The cause of the accident remains under investigation.

The crash occurred during favorable weather conditions. METAR reports from nearby airports indicated clear skies (CAVOK), light winds (5-6 knots), and temperatures between 15°C and 18°C around the time of the accident.

Salzgitter-Drütte Airfield (EDVS) has a 535-meter runway with an additional 39 meters of paved area before runway 25, which may be used for takeoff. The Aerostar’s maximum takeoff mass is 2000 kg, and it remains unclear whether runway length or aircraft performance played a role in the accident.

The flight was destined for Hildesheim Airfield (EDVM). No casualties were reported on the ground. Emergency responders secured the area, and investigations are being led by local aviation authorities.

This incident underscores the risks associated with general aviation and highlights the importance of thorough performance planning, particularly when operating from shorter runways.

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