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A man has tragically died after a small plane crash-landed on a runway in North Yorkshire on Sunday afternoon. The man, in his 70s, who is believed to be the sole occupant, was pronounced dead on the scene after emergency services were called to the scene in Sherburn in Elmet just before 1pm on Sunday, November 2. A statement from North Yorkshire Police said: “Just before 1pm today, we were called to reports of a light aircraft crash at Sherburn Aero Club. Join the Manchester Evening News WhatsApp group HERE “It was reported that a small plane had crash landed on the runway. North Yorkshire Police attended along with other emergency services. “Sadly, a man in his 70s from the Leeds area, who is believed to be the sole occupant, was pronounced dead." The statement continued: "His family is currently being supported by specially-trained officers and our thoughts are with them at this difficult time.” ----- Day in day out, our reporters in the Manchester Evening News newsroom bring you remarkable stories from all aspects of Mancunian life. However, with the pace of life these days, the frenetic news agenda and social media algorithms, you might not be getting a chance to read it. That's why every week our Features and Perspectives editor Rob Williams brings you Unmissable, highlighting the best of what we do - bringing it to you directly from us. Make sure you don't miss out, and see what else we have to offer, by clicking here and signing up for MEN Daily News. And be sure to join our politics writer Jo Timan every Sunday for his essential commentary on what matters most to you in Greater Manchester each week in our newsletter Due North. You can also sign up for that here. You can also get all your favourite content from the Manchester Evening News on WhatsApp. Click here to see everything we offer, including everything from breaking news to Coronation Street. If you prefer reading our stories on your phone, consider downloading the Manchester Evening News app here, and our news desk will make sure every time an essential story breaks, you'll be the first to hear about it. And finally, if there is a story you think our journalists should be looking into, we want to hear from you. Email us on newsdesk@men-news.co.uk or give us a ring on 0161 211 2920.
