Plane crash Thirsk: Man in his 20s dies after aircraft smashes into a field near Bagby Airfield
A MAN has died after a plane crashed near a North Yorkshire airfield last night.
Emergency services rushed to the scene near Bagby Airfield in Hambleton, North Yorkshire at 7.46pm yesterday.
Residents say they heard a loud bang before the sky filled with a black plume of smoke
A police spokesperson said: “One person, a man aged in his 20s, sadly died in the crash. His family are being supported by specially trained officers.
“There was not believed to be anyone else on board the aircraft.
“A full investigation is underway led by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch.
“People are asked to avoid the area and we thank local residents for their patience and co-operation while the emergency services continue to work at the scene.”
An Air Accident Investigation Branch spokesperson said: “The AAIB has launched an investigation into a fatal accident involving a twin engine light aircraft which occurred yesterday near Bagby Airfield, Thirsk, Yorkshire.
“A team of inspectors arrived on site this morning to gather evidence and begin an investigation.”