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On Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at approximately 16:50 LT, a Robinson R22 helicopter crashed in Meindorf, coming down in a field just meters from the A59 highway. According to emergency responders, multiple motorists witnessed the crash and promptly alerted authorities.
The impact caused the helicopter to break into several pieces. Despite the severity of the crash, the 40-year-old pilot and 31-year-old passenger managed to extricate themselves from the wreckage. Both were assessed at the scene before being transported to a hospital for further evaluation.
The German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation (BFU) has been notified and will investigate to determine the cause of the accident. Authorities have secured the crash site pending further examination and decisions regarding the wreckage.
Video by Follow me - HeliTech shows Robinson R22 Beta SN.2328 crashed onto an open field near Maindorf by St Augustin on February 18, 2025