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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 R22 aircraft crashed into a field next to the M180 at Sandtoft, North Lincolnshire, on Saturday. | |
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. |
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