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Aircraft wreckage found on farm Aircraft wreckage found on farm
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The wreckage of a light aircraft has been discovered on farmland in Argyll, police have confirmed. The wreckage of a light aircraft which was thought to have been carrying a family of three has been found on farmland in Argyll.
The debris was discovered scattered over a hillside nine miles south of Oban just after 1500 BST.The debris was discovered scattered over a hillside nine miles south of Oban just after 1500 BST.
A coastguard helicopter based at Stornoway has been sent to the crash site. Police said there appeared to be fatalities. Stornoway coastguard helicopter has been sent to the crash site and police said there appeared to be fatalities.
A light aircraft is believed have been reported overdue after failing to arrive at a small airfield in Essex. A light aircraft was believed have been reported overdue after failing to arrive at a small airfield in Essex.
The wreckage, scattered over a wide area of mountain slopes, was said to have been discovered by a local farmer.
Details of persons on board have not been made known.
Strathclyde Police, which has been dealing with the crash, has set up an incident unit at the scene.
The overdue plane took off from Oban heading for Andrew Field, Great Saling, in Essex.