Tragic update as pilot dies after plane crash into sculpture park in Yorkshire
A young pilot involved in a plane crash in North Yorkshire has died, police said.
The 22-year-old man died in hospital on Wednesday evening, a day on from the crash at the Himalayan Garden and Sculpture Park, Ripon.
His family are aware and are being supported by specially trained officers.
Detective Chief Inspector Matt Wilkinson said: “Despite the best efforts of emergency service responders at the scene, and hospital staff, the pilot has tragically passed away.
“We are now conducting a parallel investigation with the Air Accident Investigation Branch, and a file will be prepared for the coroner.
“I continue to appeal to anyone who may have information or footage of the aircraft, which departed from Sherburn in Elmet near Selby, to come forward.”
If you have any information please email [email protected] or call North Yorkshire Police on 101, ask for Matthew Wilkinson.
Please quote reference 12260030318 when providing information.
Police received reports the plane had crashed 40 miles away from the airport within the grounds of the Himalayan Garden and Sculpture Park at 12.21pm, which was closed to the public at the time.
Emergency services responded immediately with more than 20 vehicles in attendance.
The Air Accidents Investigation Branch confirmed an investigation had been launched into the crash.
A multi-disciplinary team including inspectors with expertise in aircraft operations, engineering and recorded data have been deployed to gather evidence and make enquiries, the AAIB said.