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Plane crashes after missing runway at North Yorkshire airfield

Thu 18 Jul

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Thu 18 Jul 2024  @ 7:18am
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Emergency services were called to an air crash in North Yorkshire last night (Wednesday).

It happened at 5.34pm near Sherburn-in-Elmet airfield.

A two-seater aircraft missed the runway and crashed into trees.

Sherburn Aero Club

A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “Officers attended the scene of the incident in a wooded area close to the airfield.

“The two occupants of the aircraft were taken to hospital with suspected slight injuries.

“The incident has been referred to the Air Accident Investigation Branch.”

A North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said: “All occupants were out on arrival of crews and sustained minor injuries only.

“Paramedics were on scene.

“Crews from Selby and Tadcaster used small tools to disconnect the battery of the plane. No further action was required.”


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