(MENAFN) Two men lost their lives Saturday in a tragic light aircraft crash near Requena, in Spain’s Valencia region, the regional government confirmed.

At approximately 11:25 a.m., the plane, shortly after taking off, entered a steep dive and slammed into surrounding fields, resulting in the deaths of both onboard. The aircraft was engulfed in flames and destroyed.

Authorities are investigating the incident, with initial reports indicating favorable weather conditions at the time of the crash.

Both victims hailed from the nearby city of Valencia. Local newspaper Las Provincias reported that one of the deceased was a 70-year-old man with strong connections to Requena Aerodrome, a private airfield located near the town. The aerodrome’s runway mainly serves private flights and pilot training.

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