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Pilot killed in aerobatics crash | Pilot killed in aerobatics crash |
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A pilot died when a light aircraft crashed during an aerobatics contest at Silverstone race circuit. | |
Thames Valley Police were notified at 1212 BST and officers were sent to the scene in Dadford Road, Buckingham. | Thames Valley Police were notified at 1212 BST and officers were sent to the scene in Dadford Road, Buckingham. |
The Edge 540 plane was taking part in the World Aerobatic Championships when it came down on the circuit. | The Edge 540 plane was taking part in the World Aerobatic Championships when it came down on the circuit. |
The pilot, named as 40-year-old Vicki Cruse from California, was pronounced dead at the scene. No one else was injured, Thames Valley Police said. | The pilot, named as 40-year-old Vicki Cruse from California, was pronounced dead at the scene. No one else was injured, Thames Valley Police said. |
The Air Accidents Investigation Branch is carrying out an investigation. | The Air Accidents Investigation Branch is carrying out an investigation. |