DHL plane crash in Vilnius: Back boxes hold key clues
An investigation into the DHL plane crash on Monday in Vilnius is underway. The Lithuanian prosecutor's office indicates that the cause was either a technical fault or a pilot error. On Tuesday, the aircraft's black boxes were found.
As reported by Arturas Urbelis from the General Prosecutor's Office in Vilnius, preliminary findings suggest that the cause could have been a technical or pilot error. Urbelis emphasised during the press conference, "Preliminary information does not indicate that an investigation into a more serious crime is necessary."
The prosecutor cautioned against speculating about any potential links to a terrorist act, emphasizing that unfriendly neighbours might attempt to use the situation to create societal distrust. The investigation is focused on issues related to improper aircraft maintenance or repair and breaches of international flight regulations.
Laurynas Naujokaitis from the Lithuanian Ministry of Justice added that although a terrorist attack is not ruled out, "currently there is no indication of it".
Tragedy in Vilnius. Black boxes found
The Ministry of Justice of Lithuania announced on Tuesday the discovery of the DHL plane's black boxes. Investigators are preparing to decode the data.
The Boeing 737, operated by the Spanish airline Swiftair and chartered by DHL, was flying from Leipzig. On board was a four-member crew: two Spaniards, a German, and a Lithuanian. As a result of the crash, one of the Spaniards was killed, and the remaining crew members were injured.
