Leipzig – Vilnius
Flight / Schedule
Leipzig – Vilnius
Aircraft
Boeing 737-400Registration
EC-MFE
MSN
24445/2539
Year of Manufacture
1993
Operator
Unknown
Date
November 25, 2024 at 05:28 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Cargo
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Region
Europe • Lithuania
Coordinates
55.3500°, 23.7500°
Narrative Report
On November 25, 2024 at 05:28 AM, Leipzig – Vilnius experienced a crash involving Boeing 737-400, operated by an operator, with the event recorded near Europe, Lithuania.
The flight was categorized as cargo and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach).
4 people were known to be on board, 1 fatalities were recorded, 3 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 25.0%.
Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 1, passengers on board: 2, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
Aircraft reference details include registration EC-MFE, MSN 24445/2539, year of manufacture 1993.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 55.3500°, 23.7500°.
Fatalities
Total
1
Crew
1
Passengers
0
Other
0
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
2
Passengers On Board
2
Estimated Survivors
3
Fatality Rate
25.0%
Known people on board: 4
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Leipzig – Vilnius
Flight Type
Cargo
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Region / Country
Europe • Lithuania
Aircraft Details
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