Small plane crashes in Slovenia, killing 3 people

Slovenian police examine the crash site of a small plane where all three people on the board were killed in Gancani, Slovenia, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Jure Kljajic)

Republished November 17, 2024 - 9:59 AM

Original Publication Date November 17, 2024 - 8:46 AM

LJUBLJANA, Slovenia (AP) — A small plane crashed on Sunday in foggy weather in northeast Slovenia, killing three people on board, police said.

Police said they were informed about the accident around noon on Sunday. The Cessna Skyhawk plane was on a panoramic flight in the area of Prekmurje when it fell, police told Slovenia's public broadcaster RTV Slovenia.

The report said the plane was initially set to carry four people but one person stayed behind.

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