Investigation launched following the death of a pilot at an airfield near Corby
A man in his 60s has died
A pilot has sadly died after a light aircraft came down at Spanhoe airfield, near Laxton, Corby.
Police officers, alongside colleagues from East Midlands Ambulance Service and Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service, first responded to calls at about 12.50pm today, Saturday, July 13.
The pilot, a man in his 60s, was the sole occupant of the aircraft.
Northamptonshire Police and the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) have begun an investigation to establish the circumstances and cause of the incident. They will remain at the site while this takes place.
Anyone who may have information that could help with the investigation is asked to call Northamptonshire Police on 101.
Quote incident number 242 of 13/07/24 when providing any information.