Man dies after light aircraft crashes into field in Nottinghamshire

It happened near Darlton Airfield on the outskirts of Retford

Author: Ella BicknellPublished 27th Jul 2023

A man has died after his light aircraft crashed into a crop field Darlton, Nottinghamshire., yesterday.

Nottinghamshire Police, East Midlands Ambulance Service and Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue were called to scene at 12:19pm on Wednesday 26 July 2023.

One person, a man aged in his 70s was killed in the incident.

Police say his family are being supported by specially trained officers.

His family are being supported by specially trained officers.

A full investigation is underway led by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch.

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