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Helicopter Crash in England Kills 70-Year-Old, Injures Three
31 Oct
Summary
- 70-year-old man killed in helicopter crash
- Pilot and two other passengers sustained minor injuries
- Helicopter took off from Retford Gamston Airport, crashed 25 miles away

On October 30, 2025, a tragic helicopter crash occurred in Bentley, Doncaster, England, resulting in the death of a 70-year-old man and leaving three others injured. The helicopter had taken off from Retford Gamston Airport, located approximately 25 miles away, just before the incident.
Emergency services were called to the scene around 10:15 a.m. local time, where they found the helicopter had crashed into a large field. The 70-year-old victim suffered serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The pilot, a 41-year-old man, as well as a 58-year-old woman and a 10-year-old boy, sustained minor injuries in the crash.
Authorities are currently investigating the incident, and a team of aircraft operations experts has been deployed to the crash site. Local residents expressed shock and concern over the tragedy, with one stating that the pilot likely saved numerous lives by avoiding populated areas.




