Search Launched for Ultralight Aircraft Flying From Czech Republic to Zadar

A search and rescue operation is in progress northeast of Zadar, Croatia, following the loss of contact with an ultralight aircraft. The aircraft, identified by the registration D-KWUE, was en route from the Czech Republic to Zadar when its signal was last recorded approximately 17 miles northeast of the city.

The Croatian Civil Protection Directorate reported that the Croatian Air Traffic Control notified the Operational Centre of Civil Protection about the lost signal on Friday afternoon. The signal was last detected around 4:14 PM on August 21, 2026.

In response, the Operational Centre of Civil Protection initiated a search and rescue mission. The effort involves emergency services from both the Zadar and Lika-Senj counties. Personnel from the Civil Protection Service of Zadar and Gospić, police officers, firefighters, and mountain rescue teams from Zadar and Gospić stations have been deployed to the area. Further details regarding the occupants of the aircraft have not yet been released as the search continues.