Light aircraft crashes in São Pedro do Sul, Portugal

A light aircraft crashed in a mountainous area of Pindelo dos Milagres, São Pedro do Sul, during an attempted emergency landing following an engine failure.

As the aircraft approached the ground, it struck a car traveling on a track. The vehicle was occupied by two hunters, Júlio Sousa and Fernando Pinto, who were inspecting the area. Sousa reported that despite attempting to accelerate away from the approaching plane, the aircraft hit the rear of the vehicle.

The 24-year-old pilot sustained minor injuries. The accident is being investigated by the Gabinete de Prevenção e Investigação de Acidentes com Aeronaves e Acidentes Ferroviários to determine the cause.