Man killed in plane crash after trying to land light aircraft at Beccles airfield
A MAN has died in a plane crash after attempting to land at Beccles airfield.
Emergency services dashed to the scene in Suffolk following the smash at about 2pm.
According to Suffolk Police, the man was alone on the plane and was trying to land at the time of the crash.
An area of the airfield has been cordoned off by police, who remain at the scene tonight.
The Air Accident Investigation Branch has been told about the incident, and the man's next of kin has also been informed.
Suffolk Police said: "Emergency services remain at the scene of an incident at Beccles airfield.
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"Police were called at 2pm today after reports of a light aircraft crash.
"Officers can confirm one man has died as a result of the crash. No one else was on board the plane.
"The plane was attempting to land at the time of the incident.
"An area of the airfield has been cordoned off by officers dealing with the incident and the air accident investigation branch has been informed.
"Next of kin have been informed."