'The remains of a German registered Cessna 172, which was lost in the North Sea in September 2023, had been recovered by a fishing vessel on December 6.'
A plane wreck discovered off a Scots coast with human remains inside has been confirmed as a missing German aircraft.
The loss of the aircraft was initially reported to HM Coastguard by the Bundesstelle für Flugunfalluntersuchung of Germany after the aeroplane went missing between Shetland and Norway. The craft lost contact over the North Sea on September 30, 2023 after taking off from Germany with one person onboard.
We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like.If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Footage circulated social media at the weekend showing the wreckage being pulled from the water with police on standby. A spokesperson for the Air Accidents Investigation Branch said: “We were informed that the remains of a German registered Cessna 172, which was lost in the North Sea in September 2023, had been recovered by a fishing vessel on December 6 and brought to shore in Shetland on Sunday.
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