A MAN has died after a glider he was flying crashed into a field.
The light aircraft crashed into a field in Barlavington, four miles south of Petworth, West Sussex, on Wednesday evening.
Eddie MitchellPolice were at the scene following the crash[/caption]
Eddie MitchellA coastguard helicopter was in the area following the crash[/caption]
Sussex Police issued a statement on Thursday morning, which read: “Emergency services were called to a report of a glider crashing into a field near Crouch Lane, Barlavington at around 6.05pm.
“Sadly, a 73-year-old man who was both the pilot and sole occupant of the glider, died at the scene. His next of kin and the coroner has been notified.”
Officers remained at the scene on Thursday and the Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) is understood to have been made aware., Sussex World reported.
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