Tragic Plane Crash in North Yorkshire Claims Lives of Two Young Men; Investigation Underway
July 29, 2024The crash resulted in the deaths of two men in their 20s, believed to be the pilot and a passenger.
The Yorkshire Ambulance Service received an emergency call about the crash at the same time as North Yorkshire Police.
A tragic plane crash occurred in Thorganby, Selby, North Yorkshire, around 9:50 AM on Sunday, involving a two-seater light aeroplane.
Emergency services, including the Yorkshire Ambulance Service, police, and fire crews, responded promptly to the incident.
North Yorkshire Police confirmed that both men were pronounced dead at the scene, and their next of kin have been notified.
Formal identification processes for the victims are currently underway.
An investigation is being conducted by North Yorkshire Police in collaboration with the Air Accident Investigation Branch to determine the cause of the crash.
Road closures have been implemented in the area as emergency services manage the situation.
The tragic news has prompted an outpouring of condolences and expressions of sympathy from the public on social media.
No additional injuries have been reported from the incident.
An air ambulance departed the site shortly after 11 AM, and members of the coastguard were also present.
The incident has raised concerns about aviation safety in the region, especially given the circumstances surrounding the crash.
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The Independent • Jul 28, 2024
Two men killed in North Yorkshire plane crashExpress.co.uk • Jul 28, 2024
Selby plane crash: Two men killed after aircraft crashes into North Yorkshire fieldEvening Standard • Jul 28, 2024
Two men die after aircraft crash in North YorkshireEvening Standard • Jul 28, 2024
Two men die following plane crash in North Yorkshire