Staffordshire plane crash: Two killed after light aircraft crash-landed and suffered ‘significant damage’
TWO men have died after a plane crash-landed and suffered “significant damage”.
Cops confirmed that the men, one aged 63 and the other 31, died at the scene after a light aircraft crashed in Penkridge, Staffordshire, on Sunday afternoon.
One shocked onlooker at Penkridge airfield in Staffordshire told The Sun: “The plane came down in front of us.
“There was a terrifying descent then a boom as it hit the ground.
“Other people on the airfield ran towards the wreckage. It was awful. There were flames but anyone in there looked like they had no chance.
“Police were there in minutes.
“There were people at the airfield awaiting their turn for an introductory flight on a light aircraft as part of Staffordshire Aero Club. They were in tears.
“It was enough to put anyone off for life.”
A spokesperson for the West Midlands Ambulance Service confirmed that they were called to the tragedy just before 2pm on Sunday.
They said: “On arrival, crews discovered a light aircraft that had suffered significant damage and two male patients.
“Sadly, it quickly became apparent nothing could be done to save either man, and they were both confirmed dead at the scene.”
Staffordshire Police confirmed that they also attended the scene, while fire crews extinguished the burning wreckage.
Detective Inspector Peter Goodwin, of CID South at Staffordshire Police, said: “We are continuing to work in parallel with the Air Accidents Investigation Branch to establish the circumstances leading up to the crash.
“We are keen to hear from witnesses or anyone who may have CCTV or dashcam footage of the area at the time.”
Anyone with any information regarding the crash is urged to contact the force on 101.
The Air Accidents Investigation Branch has been approached for comment.