Plane Crashes in Costa Rica and Lithuania Leave Several Dead and Injured
Two tragic plane crashes occurred recently, one in Costa Rica and another in Lithuania, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries. In Costa Rica, a small aircraft crashed in a mountainous region, claiming the lives of five individuals and leaving one critically injured. The incident took place on November 25, 2024, when the Cessna 206, carrying six Costa Ricans, lost communication and disappeared from radar while attempting to navigate adverse weather conditions. Rescuers reached the crash site near Pico Blanco after hours of searching, confirming the deaths of the pilot and passengers, who were reportedly working for tourism companies.
In Lithuania, a cargo plane operated by Swift Air for DHL crashed shortly before landing in Vilnius, resulting in one fatality and several injuries. The Boeing 737, which had taken off from Leipzig, crashed near a residential building, narrowly avoiding a disaster for the sleeping residents. Emergency services responded promptly, but the investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing, with officials considering technical or human error as potential factors. The Lithuanian Defense Minister confirmed that there is currently no evidence of sabotage or terrorism, although all possibilities are being investigated.
