Pilot and passenger die in light aircraft crash in North Yorkshire

A pilot and passenger have died in a light aircraft crash in North Yorkshire.

Emergency crews raced to the scene of the crash near Thorganby, near Selby, at around 9.50am today (Sunday). Police said the two-seater light plane had crashed in a field.

Two men aged in their 20s were tragically pronounced dead on the scene. Police believe they were the pilot and passenger of the plane.

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Their families have been informed and a probe into the crash is now underway. A number of road closures remain in place around the area as investigations are carried out.

North Yorkshire Police said in a statement: "We were called to an incident involving a light aircraft at a rural location in Thorganby, Selby at around 9.50am today. A two-seater light aeroplane with two occupants had crashed in a field.

"Sadly, two men in their 20s believed to be the pilot and passenger have been pronounced dead. Their next of kin have been told and formal identification processes are currently under way.

"No further injuries have been reported. We are currently working with the Air Accident Investigation Branch to launch a full investigation into the circumstances.

"Some road closures remain in place while emergency services continue to deal with the incident."

Earlier, the Yorkshire Ambulance Service said in a statement: "We received an emergency call at 9.50am on Sunday morning reporting an incident involving a light aircraft at Thorganby near York. A number of our resources have responded to the incident."

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