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Four Killed, Two Missing After German Plane Crashes Near Medulin

6/4/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The aircraft that departed Germany crashed near Medulin’s sports airfield on Thursday morning.
Four people died in the crash while rescuers continue searching for two missing individuals in Istria, Croatia.
Police confirmed the incident occurred in the Campanoz area outside Medulin.
The national firefighting association dispatched seven firefighters, three fire vehicles, three medical teams and a helicopter after the 11:19 a.m. crash report.

History

Historical Context

The European Aviation Safety Agency, legally created on 15 July 2002 in Cologne and becoming fully operational in 2008, consolidated the functions of the Joint Aviation Authorities, while Eurocontrol, founded in 1963 with 42 member states, coordinates European air traffic. Both bodies now oversee German-registered aircraft flying over Croatia, highlighting why the recent crash revives calls for tighter cross-border emergency protocols.

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Story summary

The aircraft that departed Germany crashed near Medulin’s sports airfield on Thursday morning.
Four people died in the crash while rescuers continue searching for two missing individuals in Istria, Croatia.
Police confirmed the incident occurred in the Campanoz area outside Medulin.
The national firefighting association dispatched seven firefighters, three fire vehicles, three medical teams and a helicopter after the 11:19 a.m. crash report.

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