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Pilot killed after stunt plane crashes during air show created by Chris Evans Pilot killed after stunt plane crashes during air show created by Chris Evans
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A pilot has been killed when an aircraft taking part in an aerial show plummeted to the ground in front of horrified spectators.A pilot has been killed when an aircraft taking part in an aerial show plummeted to the ground in front of horrified spectators.
The accident happened shortly after 2pm on Saturday at the CarFest event in Oulton Park, Cheshire, created by TV and radio presenter Chris Evans.The accident happened shortly after 2pm on Saturday at the CarFest event in Oulton Park, Cheshire, created by TV and radio presenter Chris Evans.
Evans told reporters: “There was a tragic accident, the result of which was that one of the pilots involved in a synchro display lost his life. Our condolences go out to his family, who have been informed.Evans told reporters: “There was a tragic accident, the result of which was that one of the pilots involved in a synchro display lost his life. Our condolences go out to his family, who have been informed.
“The police have also advised us that the best thing and the safest thing to do is to carry on with the event bearing in mind that there are 10,000 children here – and that is what we are going to do.” “The police have also advised us that the best thing and the safest thing to do is to carry on with the event, bearing in mind that there are 10,000 children here – and that is what we are going to do.”
He said it would be completely inappropriate to speculate on how the accident happened. Evans said he would give a tribute to the pilot at a later point.He said it would be completely inappropriate to speculate on how the accident happened. Evans said he would give a tribute to the pilot at a later point.
CarFest said in a statement: “An aircraft flying with the Gnat display team came down approximately one mile north of the site. The pilot has been confirmed as a fatality. We do not believe that any other person has been harmed in the incident.CarFest said in a statement: “An aircraft flying with the Gnat display team came down approximately one mile north of the site. The pilot has been confirmed as a fatality. We do not believe that any other person has been harmed in the incident.
“We are working very closely with the police, emergency services and all relevant authorities. We have helpfully received images and footage captured by those close to the site, which will aid with the police investigation.“We are working very closely with the police, emergency services and all relevant authorities. We have helpfully received images and footage captured by those close to the site, which will aid with the police investigation.
“Should anyone else have similar photo or video footage, they are asked to keep hold of it in case the authorities request further information. Our thoughts are with the family of the pilot and all those affected at this time.”“Should anyone else have similar photo or video footage, they are asked to keep hold of it in case the authorities request further information. Our thoughts are with the family of the pilot and all those affected at this time.”
An Air Accidents Investigation Branch spokesman said: “AAIB will be investigating and is sending a team to the site.”An Air Accidents Investigation Branch spokesman said: “AAIB will be investigating and is sending a team to the site.”