Pilot dies after light aircraft crashes near Guildford

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 16:19 · Archive

A man in his 70s died after a light aircraft crashed in a field near Guildford on Tuesday afternoon.

A light aircraft crashed in a field in Worplesdon, near Guildford, Surrey, shortly after 3.30pm on Tuesday, October 6. The pilot, a man in his 70s, was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin have been informed.

Emergency services responded to the crash, which occurred in a field north of Gravetts Lane. Surrey Police, Surrey Fire & Rescue Service, South East Coast Ambulance Service and the Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex all attended.

Surrey Police said an investigation into the circumstances of the crash will be carried out by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch.

How it is being reported

• Aircraft crashes near Guildford as police confirm man in 70s has diedSurrey Police confirmed a man in his 70s has died after a light aircraft crashed on Tuesday in a field in Worplesdon, just outside GuildfordThe Mirror · 9 Oct, 15:41
• Horror as man dies after aircraft crashes down in Guildford fieldPolice officers, fire crews and paramedics were called to the scene.Daily Express · 9 Oct, 15:31

In this story: Worplesdon · Guildford · Surrey · Surrey Police · Surrey Fire & Rescue Service · South East Coast Ambulance Service · Air Accidents Investigation Branch

This summary was written by AI from the headlines and standfirsts above, and states as fact only what at least two outlets report. How we use AI · Report a problem