The disaster occurred just after 12:00. The services received a report that there was Räyskälä a single-engine plane went down. The machine collapsed shortly after take-off and immediately burst into flames.
The fire brigade was dispatched to the scene and extinguished the fire within several minutes. However, paramedics assessed that there were two people inside can't be saved.
World War II plane crash. It's an American machine
The plane is American T-6 Texan. It is a single-engine, two-person machine that was very often used during World War II, among others. by the British Air Force. Currently, this type of planes are used in air shows and reconstructions.
It is not known yet what caused the disaster. Police does not have detailed information on the condition of the aircraft. We know he stayed produced in 1942. In 2020, he came to Finland and bought it a few months ago German citizen.
The Accident Investigation Center (OTKES) took over the investigation into this matter. Still investigating the scene.
The destroyed plane will be moved to another location in order to carry out an expert opinion. The services intend to provide more information on Thursday.
The crash occurred at Räyskälä Airport, near Helsinki, Finland. This place is very popular among aviation and glider fans. Paratroopers also had their clubs there.