On Air Now Non-Stop Music Midnight - 6:00am Jennifer Paige - Crush Schedule

'Hey Google, play More Radio!
'Alexa, play More Radio!'

Police Say Pilot Lost His Life In Light Aircraft Crash Near Heathfield

Tuesday, 4 August 2020 12:10

By Iona Stewart-Richardson @IslandIona

Herring Lane (central in map), Heathfield. (Map: Contributors to OpenStreetMap / Creative Commons)

The pilot of a light aircraft was killed, police said, as his plane crashed north-west of Heathfield this morning.

Police believe the pilot died instantly as the aircraft came to the ground.

Emergency services were called to Herring Lane at 11am today, Tuesday August 4.

Firefighters from Heathfield, Uckfield, Battle and Wadhurst reported that they found that one small aircraft had crashed "on open ground" in a field south-west of a nearby air-strip.

The plane caught fire, which firefighters tackled using foam before leaving soon afterwards.

Air Accidents Investigation Branch staff have confirmed they've begun looking into what preceded the incident.

An unconfirmed report from the VoliAmo flying school situated in the same road, visible on the map above, said that the light aircraft had crashed shortly after take-off due to an engine failure, though the flight was unconnected to the school's tuition.

Police said the pilot's next of kin have been informed.

More from Sussex News

Chichester's 'Roman Week' Returns In May

The award-winning Chichester Roman Week is back this May half term.
Ringmer Animal Welfare Charity Launches '50 Miles In May' Fundraising Challenge

Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare’s 50 Miles in May challenge will raise vital funds to help animals in need.
Vintage Vehicles And Classic Cars To Feature At Eastbourne Motor Show

Over 600 classic and vintage vehicles will attend Eastbourne's Magnificent Motors event, to be held on the seafront on May 4 and 5.
Newhaven RNLI Sends Out Mayday Call For Fundraising

Newhaven RNLI is calling on members of the public to support the RNLI’s Mayday fundraising campaign by signing up to take part in a Mayday Mile.
Planning A Pruning? Sussex Zoo Invites Gardners To ‘Skip The Tip’ And Donate

Drusillas Zoo Park in Alfriston is inviting all residents who are tidying and trimming their gardens to ‘skip the tip’ and donate their unwanted clippings as tasty treats for their 800 animals instead.
Katie Price Threatened With Jail If She Keeps Missing High Court Hearings About Her Bankruptcy

Katie Price could be arrested and sent to prison if she keeps missing bankruptcy hearings, a court has heard.
Brighton & Hove Leader Criticises Government's Growth Hub Plan

Council leader Bella Sankey has criticised the government for telling Brighton and Hove City Council to form a local growth hub with neighbouring West Sussex County Council.
Man Sentenced For Fatal Hit And Run Crash In Eastbourne

A speeding driver killed a pedestrian at a zebra crossing then drove away and covered the damage to his vehicle.
Gatwick ‘Meet And Greet’ Parking Firms: Passengers Urged To Do Their Research

Motorists are being urged to do their research on “meet and greet” parking companies offering services at London Gatwick before handing over their keys to jet off on their travels.
Free Book On The Menu For West Sussex Meals On Wheels Clients

Meals on wheels customers in West Sussex received a free book with their meal deliveries this week.

Comments

Add a comment

Log in to the club or enter your details below.

Your News

It’s easy to get in touch with the More Radio News team.

© More Radio and Aiir 2024 | Unit 4 Regent Business Centre, 6 Jubilee Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 9TL