A new video captured by a surveillance camera (CCTV) reveals the moment when the Boeing 737-400, operated by Swiftair on DHL flight QY5960, crashed during its approach to Vilnius International Airport, Lithuania. The accident occurred as the aircraft, registered as EC-MFE, was preparing to land on Runway 19.
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It has been confirmed that the crew member who died in the crash was a Spanish citizen. Among the other three crew members were a Lithuanian, a German, and another Spaniard. So far, no definitive hypotheses have been raised about the causes of the accident, and investigations are ongoing. The State Security Department of Lithuania emphasized that it is too early to draw conclusions, while the Ministry of Justice has initiated a preliminary investigation.
NOTAMs Issued by Vilnius Airport
Following the accident, Vilnius Airport issued three NOTAMs (Notices to Airmen) related to runway operations and navigation systems:
- Temporary interruption of ILS and DME on Runway 01 From 11:00 to 16:00 (local time), the ILS (Instrument Landing System) and DME (Distance Measuring Equipment) systems on Runway 01 were out of service.
- Tests on ILS and DME of Runway 19 During the same period, the ILS and DME systems on Runway 19 were being tested, with the possibility of false indications. A warning was issued advising against the use of these data.
- Tests on the D-ATIS system From 14:00Z on November 25 to 23:59Z on November 26, the airport’s D-ATIS system is under testing, with a recommendation not to use the transmitted information for operations.
The Crash and Investigations
The aircraft crashed during its final approach to Runway 19 under conditions that are still being analyzed. Experts are assessing factors such as weather conditions, possible technical failures, and issues with the airport’s navigation systems.
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