A pilot has tragically lost their life in a plane crash near Dunkeswell Aerodrome in East Devon. The incident occurred on Friday morning, with emergency services rushing to the scene at around 10:00 BST.
According to Devon and Cornwall Police, the pilot, believed to be a woman in her 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene. The force confirmed that nobody else was on board at the time of the crash.
The Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) has been called in to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash. Devon and Cornwall Police are working closely with the AAIB to determine the cause of the incident. The force has appealed to the public not to speculate about the crash and to contact them if they have any relevant footage.
Dunkeswell Aerodrome, a former RAF site located in the Blackdown Hills area of Devon, was the departure point for the plane. The aerodrome is claimed to be the highest licensed airfield in the UK. A spokesperson for the aerodrome expressed their condolences to the pilot's family and friends.