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Man, in 70s, killed in small plane crash in North Yorkshire

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Sherburn Aero Club A man has died after a small plane crash-landed on a runway at a flight club in North Yorkshire. The incident happened just before 1pm on Sunday, when North Yorkshire Police were called to reports of a light aircraft crash at Sherburn Aero Club in Sherburn in Elmet, near Leeds. Officers attended alongside other emergency services and the man, believed to be the sole occupant, was pronounced dead. The man was in his 70s and from the Leeds area, the force said. His family is being supported by specially trained officers
A man has died after a light aircraft crashed at the Sherburn Aero Club in North Yorkshire (Picture: Google)

A pensioner has died after a light aircraft crashed at a flight club in North Yorkshire.

Emergency services were called to the Sherburn Aero Club in Sherburn near Leeds, where a plane crashed landed on the runway just before 1pm today.

Police and ambulance attended the incident, where a man, the sole occupant of the plane, was declared dead.

The man was in his 70s and from the Leeds area, police confirmed.

His family are being supported by specialist officers.

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Date: 2.11.25 Byline/ Credit: YappApp 07479723877 Man Dies in Fatal Light Aircraft Crash in Sherburn-in-Elmet ??? Just before 1pm today, emergency services including the Yorkshire air ambulance were called to reports of a light aircraft crash at Sherburn Aero Club. It was reported that a small plane had crash landed on the runway. North Yorkshire Police attended along with other emergency services. Sadly, a man in his 70s from the Leeds area, who is believed to be the sole occupant, was pronounced dead. His family is currently being supported by specially-trained officers and our thoughts are with them at this difficult time. Police are currently guarding the scene and the Air Accident Investigation Branch has been made aware. Airfield Statement: ???Due to a flying-related incident at the club today, the airfield is currently closed.??? ???Please do not travel to the club. The airfield, including the caf??, will remain closed Monday 3 November. The Flight Desk will be available for telephone enquiries only.??? ???We will provide further updates as soon as more information becomes available.??? ???Thank you for your patience and understanding.??? ???Kind regards.??? ???The Sherburn Aero Club Team??? Further information about the incident and deceased to be released in due course. Byline: YappApp Minimum per use, irrespective of any previous use: Fee: ??150 print ??50 internet use Byline: YappApp
Firefighters attend the runway at the flight club following the fatal crash (Picture: YappApp)
Man dies in small plane crash in Yorkshire Sherburn Aero Club
A grab of the light aircraft crash landing on the runway (Picture: provided to Metro with permission)

The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has launched a probe into the incident.

North Yorkshire Police said in a statement: ‘We are currently guarding the scene and the Air Accidents Investigation Branch has been made aware.

‘We are not currently able to release any further information about the incident or deceased.’

According to its website, Sherburn Aero Club offers pilot training as well as trial flying lessons and is open to members of the public.

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