Two men die after light aircraft crash
The incident happened at 11:30 today
Last updated 8th Apr 2025
Two men have died after a light aircraft crashed at Darley Moor racetrack.
The incident happened at about 11.30am today.
Emergency services remain at the scene, and we ask that the public avoid the area at this time.
Family members of the two men have been made aware and our thoughts are with them at this difficult time.
A file is being prepared for the coroner.
The Air Accidents Investigation Branch has launched an investigation into the incident.
They say: "An accident in the Ashbourne area of Derbyshire involving a light aircraft has been notified to the AAIB. An investigation has been launched and a multidisciplinary team of inspectors are on their way to the accident site."