VILNIUS, Lithuania — An investigation into the crash of a DHL cargo plane last month while it was approaching Vilnius Airport has revealed no signs of “unauthorized interference,” according to a statement from the Lithuanian government released on Friday.

On November 25, the cargo plane crashed and collided with a residential building during the early hours. Tragically, one crew member from Spain lost their life, while the other three crew members sustained injuries; fortunately, there were no casualties reported among residents on the ground.

Initially, officials indicated that one avenue of investigation would include exploring a possible Russian connection, considering the country’s alleged involvement in various sabotage actions. Nonetheless, they emphasized that there was no concrete evidence to support such claims.

In its statement, the Lithuanian Justice Ministry informed the public that a preliminary review of the flight data and cockpit voice recorders from the Boeing 737, along with a thorough examination of the crash site, showed no indications of unauthorized interference.

The DHL flight was operated by Swiftair, a contractor based in Madrid. The aircraft, a Boeing 737, was 31 years old, which, while regarded as older by aviation experts, is a common occurrence in the cargo airline sector.