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Pilot dies in light aircraft crash
22/08/2023
The plane came down close to the A44 just before 3.05pm
A pilot has lost his life after his light aircraft crashed in a field close to the A44 in Enstone. The plane came down shortly before 3.05pm today (Tuesday).
Emergency services have secured the scene and the Air Accidents Investigation Branch are in attendance.
The public are being asked to avoid the area and not to share any images from the scene on social media.
Superintendent Jen Hogben, LPA Commander for Cherwell and West Oxfordshire, said: “We are on scene following this incident, and very sadly the male pilot of the plane has died.
“The man’s next of kin have been informed and our thoughts remain with them at this very difficult time and we will be supporting them.
“No one else was injured following this incident.
“We would ask members of the public to please avoid the area to assist us in conducting an investigation. A road closure is in place on the B4022, just off the A44, we would thank local residents for their co-operation and would apologise for any inconvenience.
“If anyone has witnessed this incident or has any footage or photographs that will assist with the investigation, we would ask them to please contact us either online or by calling 101 quoting reference 1358 of 22082023.
“We would kindly ask members of the public not to upload images of the incident to social media out of respect to those involved.”
Published: by Banbury FM Newsteam