An investigation has been launched after a man in his 20s died in a plane crash on Thursday evening.
North Yorkshire Police said in a statement: "We can confirm that at around 7.45pm on Thursday, we received a report that a light aircraft had come down in a field near to Bagby Airfield in the Thirsk area. Police, Fire and Ambulance all attended the scene.
"One person, a man aged in his 20s, sadly died in the crash. His family are being supported by specially trained officers.
"There was not believed to be anyone else on board the aircraft. A full investigation is underway led by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB).
"People are asked to avoid the area and we thank local residents for their patience and co-operation while the emergency services continue to work at the scene."
Residents living near the airfield say they heard a loud bang and then a plume of black smoke. One resident said they saw a small plane dive towards the airfield, which is near Thirsk, before seeing the smoke.
The emergency services including police, the fire service and ambulances are understood to have attended. The incident is being investigated by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch.
A spokesperson for the AAIB: “The AAIB has launched an investigation into a fatal accident involving a twin-engine light aircraft which occurred yesterday near Bagby Airfield, Thirsk, Yorkshire. "A team of inspectors arrived on site this morning to gather evidence and begin an investigation.”
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