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Pilot, 22, Dies After Light Aircraft Crash at North Yorkshire Sculpture Park

A joint AAIB–police investigation is under way, with officers requesting witness footage.

Overview

  • The light aircraft came down at about 12:21pm on February 18 within the Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park near Grewelthorpe, Masham.
  • The sole occupant, a 22-year-old pilot, was airlifted to Leeds General Infirmary and died in hospital on Thursday night, police said.
  • Family members have been informed and are being supported as a file is prepared for the coroner.
  • The AAIB has deployed a multi-disciplinary team to the site as part of a joint inquiry with North Yorkshire Police.
  • Officers are appealing for witnesses and any mobile or dashcam footage of the aircraft, which departed Sherburn in Elmet; contact North Yorkshire Police on 101 quoting reference 12260030318.