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Experts investigate plane crash | Experts investigate plane crash |
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Air accident investigators are expected to continue inquiries into what caused a light aircraft to plunge into a field in Lincolnshire, killing the pilot. | Air accident investigators are expected to continue inquiries into what caused a light aircraft to plunge into a field in Lincolnshire, killing the pilot. |
The plane came down close to the river Ancholme at Bishop Norton, near Market Rasen, on Wednesday afternoon. | The plane came down close to the river Ancholme at Bishop Norton, near Market Rasen, on Wednesday afternoon. |
Lincolnshire Police said the pilot was the only person on board the aircraft which crashed away from any buildings. | Lincolnshire Police said the pilot was the only person on board the aircraft which crashed away from any buildings. |
An RAF search and rescue team, along with fire and rescue teams, were called to the crash site. | An RAF search and rescue team, along with fire and rescue teams, were called to the crash site. |
Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) officers were expected to be at the scene for much of Thursday. | Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) officers were expected to be at the scene for much of Thursday. |
On Wednesday a Lincolnshire Police spokeswoman said it was not known where the aircraft had flown from or its planned destination. | On Wednesday a Lincolnshire Police spokeswoman said it was not known where the aircraft had flown from or its planned destination. |
Eyewitness Andrew Henderson told BBC Radio Lincolnshire described the moments before impact. | Eyewitness Andrew Henderson told BBC Radio Lincolnshire described the moments before impact. |
He said: "You could clearly see one of the engines on fire and smoke coming out of it followed by an almighty fireball." | He said: "You could clearly see one of the engines on fire and smoke coming out of it followed by an almighty fireball." |
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