2019-06-15 13:31 update: 2019-06-19, 19:16
A German pilot was killed as his plane lost control and plunged into the Vistula River during a stunt performance at the Plock Air Picnic in central Poland on Saturday, a spokesman for Poland's State Fire Brigade, Edward Mysera told PAP.
The victim was a former employee of Lufthansa, Germany's largest airline, according to the organisers.
"The pilot's body was recovered from the wreckage," Mysera said, and added that he was declared dead by the doctor present at the site.
The wreckage was located at a depth of 8 metres. It was turned upside down which made it difficult to recover the pilot's body.
The air show has been suspended. Information as to whether the event, which started on Saturday, will be continued is expected at 5 pm. (PAP)
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