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Light aircraft reported down in Leicestershire

Local BBC TV News has just reported on a light aircraft crash near Wymeswold at around 8pm this evening – no details confirmed as yet re the pilot etc.

Fingers crossed and hoping for a positive outcome!

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By: Arabella-Cox - 24th August 2013 at 16:55

Oh this is so sad and painful for me as I fly with my Daughter and its … well just so real and sad.

Heart felt sympathies to all.

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By: TonyT - 23rd August 2013 at 18:31

Oh God as if it couldn’t get worse, the young man who ran for help was the Son and Brother of those that died

http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/UPDATE-Father-daughter-killed-plane-crash/story-19694305-detail/story.html#axzz2cguX5Qdn

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By: TwinOtter23 - 23rd August 2013 at 14:09

I believe that’s the same person I heard on the radio yesterday afternoon (#9) – as you say not easy viewing (or listening).

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By: Moggy C - 23rd August 2013 at 13:53

This really doesn’t make easy viewing. A witness trying to describe what he saw and felt.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leicestershire-23796177

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By: mike currill - 23rd August 2013 at 09:50

My heart goes out to the rest of the family. I know kind words will not bring them back but what else do we have?

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By: EGTC - 22nd August 2013 at 23:08

That is tragic. 🙁

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By: TonyT - 22nd August 2013 at 19:03

Now confirm what I heard, the “Guys” were a Father and Daughter…. Soo sad 🙁

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By: EGTC - 22nd August 2013 at 15:20

Oh no that is truly such sad news. 🙁

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By: TwinOtter23 - 22nd August 2013 at 15:20

I’ve just heard the sad news on the local radio, whilst driving back from Newark Air Museum – they carried an interview with a local resident who seems to have been one of the first people on the scene and he was very emotional about what he encountered. Blue skies to those involved!

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By: TonyT - 22nd August 2013 at 13:16

Yes not good, I use the term “guys” as a generic term in this case, Rest In Peace “Guys” Condolences to the family involved and their friends.

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By: Newforest - 22nd August 2013 at 12:18

The BBC update, sad news.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leicestershire-23794300

G-GBXS.

http://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/wiki.php?id=158790

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By: TonyT - 22nd August 2013 at 10:32

Sadly some of what i know confirmed, shows the remains of the Europa as well…… RIP guys 🙁

http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/UPDATE-dead-light-aircraft-crash-police-confirm/story-19692604-detail/story.html#axzz2cgk9Ltbv

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By: TonyT - 22nd August 2013 at 08:56

Thanks for the link. I do hope they’re okay.

Little bits I’m hearing isn’t good, was worried it was one of ours but isn’t. Fact they were looking for relatives before saying anything reads volumes sadly. Will not add anything else about type etc.

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By: EGTC - 21st August 2013 at 23:17

Thanks for the link. I do hope they’re okay.

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By: TwinOtter23 - 21st August 2013 at 23:12

The report featured a short live outside broadcast and noted response to the incident by Police, Fire Brigade and that AAIB had been notified.

Link to Leicestershire Police http://www.leics.police.uk/news-appeals/news/2013/08/21/light-aircraft-comes-down-in-wymeswold-field#.UhU7nr5wbwo

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By: EGTC - 21st August 2013 at 23:09

Can’t find any info on it anywhere.

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