Pilot killed after gyrocopter crashes over Scottish Highlands

A PILOT has died after an aircraft plunged from the sky and crashed into a field in the Scottish Highlands.

Emergency services raced to the scene after the gyrocopter came down on the Moray Firth coast, north-east of Inverness.

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Cops, paramedics and firefighters were called out at around 12.55pm.

But despite their efforts, the casualty couldn't be saved.

Chief Inspector Jamie Wilson, of Police Scotland, said: “Around 12.55pm, emergency services attended a report of a gyrocopter having crashed in a field near Avoch.

“A man, the pilot and sole occupant of the gyrocopter, was pronounced dead at the scene. His family are aware.

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“Enquiries into the incident are ongoing in conjunction with the Air Accidents Investigation Branch."

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "We were alerted at 12.55pm to an incident involving a light aircraft between Inverness and Fortrose, Highland."

Paramedics in two ambulances also rushed to the scene.