Investigation launched after pilot dies in aircraft crash

A pilot has died when an aircraft crashed in Lincolnshire, police have said.
By Jonathan Pritchard
Published 16th Dec 2019, 10:05 BST
Police are investigating after a plane crashed in Lincolnshire. Credit: PA Archive/PA ImagesPolice are investigating after a plane crashed in Lincolnshire. Credit: PA Archive/PA Images
Police are investigating after a plane crashed in Lincolnshire. Credit: PA Archive/PA Images

Investigations are now under way after the small aircraft crashed near Spilsby on Sunday afternoon.

Lincolnshire Police said they are supporting the pilot's family.

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A force spokesman said: "Police and ambulance responded to a small aircraft crash, near Spilsby, on Sunday 15 December at 1.23pm, where the pilot was later pronounced dead at the scene.

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"At this time, we are unable to release any further details and we are supporting the family."

An AAIB spokesman said: "The AAIB has sent a team to investigate an accident to a light aircraft that occurred near Spilsby, Lincolnshire."

Police appealed for anyone with information to contact them.

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