May 25th 2024.
Tragedy struck at an airfield in Hinton-the-Hedges, Brackley yesterday afternoon as two gliders collided while attempting to land. Sadly, the 45-year-old pilot did not survive the crash.
According to Northamptonshire Police, the incident occurred just after 4pm. Emergency services, including the police, fire department, and ambulance, were quickly on the scene. It was reported that the two aircraft collided as they were coming in for a landing at Hinton-in-the-Hedges airfield.
An investigation has been launched by both the police and the Air Accidents Investigation Branch to determine the cause of the collision. They will be working diligently to uncover the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident.
In a statement, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Defence expressed their condolences and confirmed that this was the second air crash death of the day. Earlier, an RAF pilot lost their life during a Battle of Britain celebration at RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire.
The pilot, who has not yet been named, was flying a WW2-era Spitfire during the event when the plane crashed into a nearby field. The Ministry of Defence has asked for privacy for the pilot's family during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those affected by these heartbreaking accidents.
[This article has been trending online recently and has been generated with AI. Your feed is customized.]
[Generative AI is experimental.]
