On 25 November 2024, a DHL cargo plane crashed near Vilnius Airport, Lithuania, killing a 48-year-old Spanish national and injuring three other crew members including Spanish, German, and Lithuanian nationals, one critically. Black boxes were recovered on 26 November around 11:30 local time and removed from the wreckage. The Lithuanian Justice Ministry announced the inspection of the plane to be completed within three days, after which the aircraft remains will be removed from the site. Police Commissioner General Arūnas Paulauskas and others emphasized that the investigation is transitioning from accident site recovery toward calm, detailed evidence collection and data analysis. At least 19 witnesses have been interviewed as part of the ongoing pre-trial investigation led by the Organised Crime and Corruption Investigation Department. Authorities are actively searching for a suitable hangar to store the aircraft parts for further examination.

On 25 November 2024, a DHL cargo plane crashed near Vilnius Airport, Lithuania, killing a 48-year-old Spanish national and injuring three other crew members including Spanish, German, and Lithuanian nationals, one critically. Black boxes were recovered on 26 November around 11:30 local time and removed from the wreckage. The Lithuanian Justice Ministry announced the inspection of the plane to be completed within three days, after which the aircraft remains will be removed from the site. Police Commissioner General Arūnas Paulauskas and others emphasized that the investigation is transitioning from accident site recovery toward calm, detailed evidence collection and data analysis. At least 19 witnesses have been interviewed as part of the ongoing pre-trial investigation led by the Organised Crime and Corruption Investigation Department. Authorities are actively searching for a suitable hangar to store the aircraft parts for further examination.