Nottinghamshire Police was called to assist at the scene of a light aircraft crash in a crop field in Darlton at 12.19 pm yesterday (Wednesday 26 July 2023).
East Midlands Ambulance Service and Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service were also called to the incident.
One person, a man aged in his 70s, 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.
Our thoughts are with the man’s family and friends at this difficult time.
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