Pilot dies after light aircraft crash near Devon airfield
Emergency services were called to the scene near Dunkeswell Airfield just after 10am this morning
Last updated 10 hours ago
The pilot of a light aircraft has died after it crashed near an airfield in Devon.
Emergency services were called shortly after 10am this morning (26 June) following a report of a light aircraft crashing near to Dunkeswell Airfield.
Devon and Cornwall Police have now confirmed the pilot - who is believed to be a woman in her 40s - was pronounced dead at the scene.
It's also been confirmed that no body else was on board at the time of the incident.
Police say the woman's next of kin have been informed and the air Accident Investigation Branch has been notified.
Superintendent Jo Arundale said: “We will be working closely with The Air Accident Investigation Branch to thoroughly investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash this morning.
“We recognise it is a very sad incident and we are appealing to the public not to speculate regarding the crash.
“Furthermore, we would like to ask anybody who may have relevant footage to get in touch with us and not to post it online.
"Our thoughts are with the friends and family of the person involved.”
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service also told us they sent three appliances to the scene.
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