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Man dies after microlight aircraft crashes at Northern Ireland airfield Man dies in microlight crash in Northern Ireland
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A man has died after his microlight aircraft crashed off the runway at a private airfield in Northern Ireland.A man has died after his microlight aircraft crashed off the runway at a private airfield in Northern Ireland.
The accident occurred at Newtownards airfield at about 11.20am on Tuesday.The accident occurred at Newtownards airfield at about 11.20am on Tuesday.
Insp Glenn Campbell, of the Police Service of Northern Ireland, said: “Police can confirm that a man has died following an incident involving a light aircraft at Newtownards airfield shortly before 11.30am this morning, Tuesday 7 April.Insp Glenn Campbell, of the Police Service of Northern Ireland, said: “Police can confirm that a man has died following an incident involving a light aircraft at Newtownards airfield shortly before 11.30am this morning, Tuesday 7 April.
“Air Accident Investigation Branch have been informed and will be the lead agency in this investigation.”“Air Accident Investigation Branch have been informed and will be the lead agency in this investigation.”
The Ulster Flying Club, which runs the airfield, declined to comment on the incident.The Ulster Flying Club, which runs the airfield, declined to comment on the incident.