Wrecked plane with human remains found near Shetland confirmed as missing German aircraft

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A plane wreck discovered off a Scots coast with human remains inside has been confirmed as a missing German aircraft. The aircraft debris was found in the North Sea, near Lerwick in Shetland, on December 6 and brought to shore on Sunday where human remains were discovered on board.

It has been confirmed the plane - a German registered Cessna 172 - was reported missing in September last year.The loss of the aircraft was initially reported to HM Coastguard by the Bundesstelle für Flugunfalluntersuchung (BFU) of Germany after the aeroplane went missing between Shetland and Norway.

The craft lost contact over the North Sea on September 30, 2023 after taking off from Germany with one person onboard.Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.

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