Man dies in light plane crash

Published: 11/2/2025
Man dies in light plane crash
A 70-year-old man died in a light plane crash at Sherburn Aero Club near Sherburn in Elmet. The pilot, from the Leeds area, crashed alone on the runway and was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident occurred just before 13:00 GMT, prompting an emergency response from North Yorkshire Police and local authorities.