Boeing 737 accident near Vilnius, Outside the U.S., November 25, 2024
On November 25, 2024 at about 4:10 am local time, a Boeing 737, registered ECMFE, was substantially damaged in an accident during landing near Vilnius, Outside the U.S. (Vilnius Airport). It was flown under foreign airline rules (Part 129). 1 person was killed, 2 people were seriously injured and 1 person had minor injuries.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- November 25, 2024 · about 4:10 am local time
- Place
- Vilnius, Lithuania · Vilnius Airport
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed, 2 people were seriously injured and 1 person had minor injuries.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Boeing 737 746 · all 737s on the register
- Registration
- ECMFE · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · foreign airline rules (Part 129)
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Collision during takeoff/land during landing defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: retractable
- Not recorded
- Operator: Dhl Aviation
The flight
- Departed from: Lepzig
- A second pilot was aboard
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | 1 | ||
| Passengers | 1 | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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