Plane crash horror as pilot is killed after aircraft smashes into industrial estate sparking fire
A PILOT has been killed after his plane crashed on a rural industrial estate, sparking a fire.
Authorities are investigating why the light aircraft came down, with road closures in force in the area.
Police, ambulance and fire crews all converged on the estate in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, after residents reported an aircraft hurtling in low before smashing into the ground.
Joshua Poole, a local aviation enthusiast, told The Sun: “My parents called me to ask if I was ok because they thought it was a car crash.
“I drove up to make sure it wasn’t anyone we knew.
“There was just smoke everywhere.
“There was a lot of fire and a lot of smoke.”
Derbyshire Constabulary has confirmed that a body has been found in the wreckage of the plane.
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A spokesperson for the force said: “The pilot of a light aircraft that crashed in an industrial estate near Chesterfield has died.
“Emergency services were called to land off Sheepbridge Lane, in Sheepbridge, Chesterfield, earlier today (Sunday 1 September).
“An investigation into the circumstances is ongoing.
“The pilot was the only person on board and died in the collision. His family has been informed.
“Roads in the immediate area are closed and will remain shut for some time while the investigation continues.”
They added that the investigation would be handed over to the Air Accident Investigation Bureau later today.