Man dies in light plane crash at Sherburn in Elmet

A 70-year-old man has died after a light aeroplane crash-landed at an airfield near Sherburn in Elmet.

Emergency services were called to Sherburn Aero Club just before 13:00 GMT, North Yorkshire Police said.

The small plane crashed on the runway and the pilot, who was from the Leeds area, was pronounced dead at the scene.

He was believed to be flying alone, the force added.