The small community of Dunkeswell Airfield in Devon has been left reeling after a light aircraft crashed near the airfield.
Emergency services were called to the scene shortly after 10am on Friday, June 26, following a report of the incident.
Police are working closely with the Air Accident Investigation Branch to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash, with the incident still ongoing.
Devon and Cornwall Police have issued an appeal to the public not to speculate about the incident and to refrain from posting any relevant footage online.
Those with relevant footage are being asked to contact the police directly, with officers urging people to respect the family of the person involved.
The investigation is being led by the Air Accident Investigation Branch, with police continuing to work closely with them to determine the cause of the crash.
