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Pilot Injured in Plane Crash at Popham Airfield
24 Aug
Summary
- A 62-year-old pilot sustained severe injuries in a light aircraft crash.
- The single-engine plane overturned at Popham Airfield on Sunday evening.
- Runways at Popham Airfield were closed but planned to reopen Tuesday.
A pilot has sustained potentially life-changing injuries following a light aircraft crash at Popham Airfield. The incident occurred on Sunday evening when a single-engine plane overturned upon landing.
Emergency services were dispatched to the scene, with the pilot, a 62-year-old man, found trapped inside the wreckage. He was extricated and taken to the hospital with serious injuries. Air ambulance crews and critical care doctors were involved in his treatment.
Authorities, including the Air Accident Investigation Branch, have been notified. Popham Airfield announced that both its runways were temporarily closed due to the crash. Operations were expected to return to normal on Tuesday.
