June 6th 2024.
An unfortunate and tragic event occurred in West Sussex, as a glider pilot in his 70s lost his life after the aircraft he was flying crashed into a field. The incident took place in the peaceful village of Barlavington, leaving the entire community in shock and disbelief. As reported by both the BBC and The Sun, the 73-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene on Wednesday. Now, an investigation has been launched to determine the cause of this fatal accident.
Authorities have been present at the site since the incident occurred, with officers remaining there on Thursday. Witnesses have reported seeing a Coastguard helicopter hovering near the crash site, but it was not directly involved in the incident. The male pilot was the sole passenger on the glider, and his next of kin as well as a coroner have been notified of his passing.
The lightweight aircraft crashed near Crouch Lane, which is located about five miles south of Petworth. Emergency services, including ambulance crews and the Coastguard, were quick to respond to the scene in the rural area of West Sussex. The Coastguard confirmed to The Agency that their helicopter was only alerted and not involved in the incident.
On Thursday, the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) began their probe into the accident. In a statement, the government agency announced that a team of inspectors had been sent to the site to gather evidence and conduct inquiries. Meanwhile, police officers have also remained at the scene, as reported by The Sun. They are urging anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has any information or footage to come forward and contact them through their online platform or by calling 101.
This tragic air crash has left the community of West Sussex in mourning and has raised many questions about the safety of glider flights. As the investigation continues, authorities are working to determine what caused this fatal fall and prevent such incidents from happening in the future. Our thoughts go out to the family and friends of the pilot during this difficult time.
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