Investigation into fatal light aircraft crash

Update Wednesday 13 September 2023

North Yorkshire Police have made three arrests in connection with the light aircraft crash which occurred on Thursday 06 July 2023 at Bagby Airfield near Thirsk.

Three men aged 37,55 and 68 were yesterday (Tuesday 12 September 2023) arrested on suspicion of manslaughter.

The men were interviewed and have since been released under investigation.

The investigation is led by North Yorkshire Police with support from the Civil Aviation Authority.

NYP Ref: 12230125317

Original Update

North Yorkshire Police can confirm that at around 7.45pm on Thursday (6 July 2023), we received a report that a light aircraft had come down in a field near to Bagby Airfield in the Thirsk area.

Police, Fire and Ambulance all attended the scene.

One person, a man aged in his 20s, sadly died in the crash. His family are being supported by specially trained officers.

There was not believed to be anyone else on board the aircraft.

A full investigation is underway led by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch.

People are asked to avoid the area and we thank local residents for their patience and co-operation while the emergency services continue to work at the scene.

Further updates will be placed on the North Yorkshire Police website in due course.

Reference: NYP-06072023-0511