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Investigators begin probe into plane death crash

Fife Jammer Locations A bird's eye view of the wrecked white plane in a field. To the top are dark green bushes, dry white grass at the bottom of shot, and the corner of a muddy brown field top left, with three small figures wearing hi vis walking along the edge.Fife Jammer Locations
The plane came down in a field near Fife Airport

Air accident investigators are beginning their probe into a plane crash in Fife which killed a 50-year-old pilot.

The man died after his light aircraft ditched into a field near Fife Airport at about 11:30 on Monday.

The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) said a team of inspectors would visit the site to gather evidence as part of a safety investigation.

Police Scotland said no-one else was injured in the crash and inquiries into the incident were ongoing.

A rescue helicopter was sent to the crash site as well as specialist units from Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) also attended the scene on Monday.

Fife Airport, near Kinglassie, is a small airfield used by local flying clubs.

A green tarpaulin covers the wreckage of a small plane. Some white metallic parts protrude from under the cover. There are trees and bushes behind and dry white grass in the foreground.
The crash happened just before 11:40 near Fife Airport