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Man in His 70s Dies After Light Aircraft Crash on Sherburn Aero Club Runway

Police have not disclosed the cause of the crash.

Overview

  • North Yorkshire Police said they were called just before 1pm on Sunday to reports of a light aircraft crash.
  • The small plane reportedly crash-landed on the runway at Sherburn Aero Club in Elmet, North Yorkshire.
  • The victim, a man in his 70s from the Leeds area, was pronounced dead at the scene.
  • He is believed to have been the sole occupant of the aircraft, according to the police statement.
  • Police and other emergency services attended, and specially trained officers are supporting the man's family.