Small Plane Crash Kills Pilot on A58 Highway

A small plane, identified as an Aquila AT01-100A, crashed onto the A58 highway near Rucphen in North Brabant, Netherlands, killing the pilot, who was the sole occupant. Eyewitnesses reported seeing the plane make a turn before plummeting, resulting in an enormous fireball and significant debris scattered across the highway. The crash occurred around 12:45 PM, leading to the immediate closure of the highway in both directions as emergency services responded to the scene. The fire caused by the crash was extinguished by 1:15 PM, but investigations into the cause of the incident are ongoing. The highway closure is expected to persist as crews work to clear the wreckage and assess the situation. The aircraft is believed to have taken off from Breda airport, possibly linked to a local flying school.