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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Nadeem Badshah

Man dies after light aircraft crashes at airfield in north Suffolk

Suffolk constabulary said the man was the only person on board the aircraft.
Suffolk constabulary said the man was the only person on board the aircraft. Photograph: Joe/Alamy

A man has died after a light aircraft crashed at an airfield in north Suffolk.

Police said the plane was attempting to land when the incident occurred at about 2pm on Thursday in the landing field at Beccles airfield.

The man was the only person on board the aircraft and his next of kin had been informed, Suffolk constabulary said in a statement.

Emergency services remain at the scene including crews from Suffolk fire and rescue service. An area of the airfield has been cordoned off while police investigate the incident.

Sussex constabulary added that the air accident investigation branch had been informed.

Beccles airfield, also known as Beccles airport or Beccles aerodrome, is located in Ellough.

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