Passenger in light aircraft crash died - report

The passenger in a light aircraft which crashed in North Yorkshire 12 months ago died from his injuries several days after the incident, it has been revealed.

The plane was found on its roof at Leeds East Airport, formerly RAF Church Fenton, on 11 April last year.

Two men in their 70s were treated for injuries following the crash, with police later confirming that one of them was in a critical condition.

However, an anniversary report offering a brief update on the investigation into the incident, said that the passenger eventually "succumbed to their injuries" - news which was not revealed by the emergency services at the time.

The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) said that the Cessna T210M had lost control and the aircraft came to rest "at the far end of the runway".

Their report also said the investigation "has been focused on the autopilot system" and the "potential safety actions to aid pilots in the use of autopilots".

It added: "The investigation is ongoing, and the final report is expected to be published in due course."

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