A young man has died after a plane crashed near a North Yorkshire airfield last night. Emergency services rushed to a field near Bagby Airfield in Hambleton, North Yorkshire at 7.46pm yesterday.
A man in his 20s, believed to be the only person on board, died. His family are being supported by specially trained officers.
The tragic smash has been confirmed as fatal by authorities. Residents have reported hearing a loud bang before the sky filled with a black plume of smoke. Pictures from the scene show extensive wreckage.
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."
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North Yorkshire Police asked people to avoid the area while emergency services dealt with the incident.
Situated three miles south of Thirsk, the airfield is the operating base for a mixture of GA singles, microlights and helicopters. Bagby provides a base for visiting planes for refuelling, lunch and overnight stays.
The Mirror has contacted North Yorkshire Police for comment.
A spokesperson said last night: "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.
"Further updates will be placed on the North Yorkshire Police website in due course."
