Pilot dies after plane crash near airfield
Summary
A light aircraft crashed on a farm near Dunkeswell Airfield in Devon, killing the pilot, a woman believed to be in her 40s. Emergency services responded quickly, and authorities are investigating the cause of the crash.Key Facts
- The crash happened around 10:00 BST on a Friday near Dunkeswell Aerodrome in east Devon.
- The pilot, reportedly the only person on board, died at the scene.
- Police have informed the pilot’s next of kin.
- Investigations involve Devon and Cornwall Police and the Air Accident Investigation Branch.
- The police asked the public not to speculate or share crash footage online and requested anyone with relevant footage to contact them.
- Several fire crews attended the scene.
- Dunkeswell Aerodrome is the highest licensed airfield in the UK and was originally built as a US naval base during World War Two.
- Road closures were put in place around the crash site.
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