Reports of light aircraft crash near Bagby Airfield

Bagby airfield control tower and clubhouse. Picture: Richard Doughty Photography

A light aircraft had crashed near Bagby Airfield, according to reports tonight.

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 incident happened at around 8pm this evening.

The emergency services including police, the fire service and ambulances are understood to be in attendance.

 

 

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