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Experts probe helicopter accident Experts probe helicopter accident
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An investigation is under way to establish the cause of a helicopter crash in which the pilot was killed.An investigation is under way to establish the cause of a helicopter crash in which the pilot was killed.
The Robinson 22 aircraft crashed into a field next to the M180 at Sandtoft, North Lincolnshire, on Saturday. The Robinson R22 aircraft crashed into a field next to the M180 at Sandtoft, North Lincolnshire, on Saturday.
The pilot, a man believed to be in his 40s, died at the scene. Reports that he was making his maiden solo flight have not been confirmed by police. The 54-year-old pilot, who was from West Yorkshire, died at the scene. Reports that he was making his maiden solo flight have not been confirmed.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch experts are examining the wreckage for clues as to why it came down.Air Accidents Investigation Branch experts are examining the wreckage for clues as to why it came down.
The helicopter is registered at Leeds-Bradford Airport, and is understood to have taken off from there with another pilot on board.The helicopter is registered at Leeds-Bradford Airport, and is understood to have taken off from there with another pilot on board.
The other pilot got off during a stop at Sandtoft Aerodrome.The other pilot got off during a stop at Sandtoft Aerodrome.
'Inexperienced pilot''Inexperienced pilot'
Farmer and light aircraft pilot David Cundall, 59, said he was about half a mile away when he saw the aircraft crash.Farmer and light aircraft pilot David Cundall, 59, said he was about half a mile away when he saw the aircraft crash.
He said: "I immediately drove over and on the way got passing motorists to stop and help.He said: "I immediately drove over and on the way got passing motorists to stop and help.
"When I got there the pilot was still strapped into his seat and the canopy of the helicopter was split open."When I got there the pilot was still strapped into his seat and the canopy of the helicopter was split open.
"It was obvious he had serious injuries and there was nothing I could do for him."It was obvious he had serious injuries and there was nothing I could do for him.
"I would say the pilot was aged in his 40s. Police later confirmed to me he was an inexperienced pilot.""I would say the pilot was aged in his 40s. Police later confirmed to me he was an inexperienced pilot."
Roads surrounding the field remained cordoned off on Sunday, including Idle Bank in both directions between Low Levels Bank and High Levels Bank.Roads surrounding the field remained cordoned off on Sunday, including Idle Bank in both directions between Low Levels Bank and High Levels Bank.
Sandtoft is 16 miles (26km) from Doncaster in South Yorkshire and 12 miles (19km) from Scunthorpe in North Lincolnshire.Sandtoft is 16 miles (26km) from Doncaster in South Yorkshire and 12 miles (19km) from Scunthorpe in North Lincolnshire.