German motor glider crashes in Croatia, two dead

A two‑seat motor‑glider crashed in the Velebit mountain range near Zadar, Croatia, on Sunday, killing both occupants. The aircraft, a single‑engine model used for recreational flight, was reported to have gone down in a remote area of the national park, according to local authorities. Rescue teams reached the site within hours, but the impact was severe enough that both passengers were pronounced dead on arrival.

Preliminary investigations are underway, with the Croatian Civil Aviation Agency coordinating the inquiry. No flight plan or registration details have yet been released, and the cause of the accident remains unknown. Local officials have urged caution for other pilots operating in the Velebit region, noting the challenging terrain and variable weather conditions that can affect flight safety.

The incident has prompted a review of safety protocols for recreational aviation in Croatia, and authorities have called for a thorough examination of the aircraft’s maintenance records and flight history. No further information is available at this time.