Air Accidents Investigation Branch launches investigation into fatal light aircraft crash in Darlton

A serious incident involving a light aircraft has been confirmed as fatal, with specialist investigators at the scene.

The government’s Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has confirmed it has launched an investigation into a fatal accident on July 26, east of Darlton Airfield.

The incident, at around midday, involved a single engine light aircraft which was later pictured upside down in a farmer’s field.

The AAIB said: “A team of inspectors arrived on site early in the evening to gather evidence and begin an investigation.”

At 4pm yesterday, Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service tweeted that they were called at 12.23pm to a serious incident, and were likely to remain into the night.

One person on Facebook said: “Apparently light aircraft crashed in a field on the outskirts of Darlton village. Emergency services in attendance.”

Another wrote: “Just outside of Darlton (Ragnall side) a plane has gone down into a field unfortunately. I’ve not long been passed it and it’s bedlam currently.”

Crews at the scene were from Newark, Retford, Worksop and the welfare unit from Stapleford station.

A statement from East Midlands Ambuance Service yesterday evening read: “We received a call at 12.26pm to Tuxford Road in Darlton. The caller reported a medical emergency. We sent two paramedics in fast response cars and the air ambulance was also in attendance. All our resources have since left the scene.”

Gamston Airport confirmed the incident was not connected to the airport, while Darlton Gliding Club said they were not in a position to confirm anything and did not comment further.