General · 26 June 2026

Pilot dies in light aircraft crash near Devon airfield

A woman in her 40s has died after her plane came down on a farm near Dunkeswell Aerodrome, sparking a serious fire. Police, fire crews, and paramedics attended the East Devon incident on Friday at approximately 10:00 BST. Police are collaborating with the Air Accident Investigation Branch to examine the circumstances surrounding the crash.

By BriefTea Editorial · 26 June 2026 at 16:08

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