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Hinton-in-the-Hedges light aircraft crash kills pilot | Hinton-in-the-Hedges light aircraft crash kills pilot |
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The pilot of a light aircraft has been killed in a crash in Northamptonshire. | The pilot of a light aircraft has been killed in a crash in Northamptonshire. |
Emergency services were called to the accident at Hinton-in-the-Hedges airfield near Brackley at 12:10 BST, police said. | Emergency services were called to the accident at Hinton-in-the-Hedges airfield near Brackley at 12:10 BST, police said. |
East Midlands Ambulance Service said crews arrived "within minutes" to treat a man who was described as having serious injuries. | East Midlands Ambulance Service said crews arrived "within minutes" to treat a man who was described as having serious injuries. |
The Air Accidents Investigation Branch said it would now be carrying out an inquiry with Northamptonshire Police. | The Air Accidents Investigation Branch said it would now be carrying out an inquiry with Northamptonshire Police. |
A police spokesman said next-of-kin were being informed and no further details would be released at this stage. | A police spokesman said next-of-kin were being informed and no further details would be released at this stage. |
Northamptonshire fire crews were also called to the site, but the service said airfield staff were already dealing with the incident by the time they arrived. | Northamptonshire fire crews were also called to the site, but the service said airfield staff were already dealing with the incident by the time they arrived. |
UKIP leader Nigel Farage was injured following a light aircraft crash at the same airfield on the day of the 2010 General Election. | |
The Air Accident Investigation Bureau later concluded the crash was caused by the tow line for an election banner pulled by the plane becoming wrapped around the tailplane. | The Air Accident Investigation Bureau later concluded the crash was caused by the tow line for an election banner pulled by the plane becoming wrapped around the tailplane. |