Two people died when a light aircraft crashed in a field in High Ongar, Essex, on Tuesday afternoon. The two-seat Cessna plane came down off Mill Lane at approximately 12:30 BST.
Det Ch Supt Morgan Cronin stated that the aircraft had departed from North Weald Airfield for what was intended to be a short journey. He confirmed that the two individuals on board were participating in a flight experience at the time of the crash. The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has classified the incident as an accident and is conducting an ongoing inquiry.
Emergency services were alerted by members of the public who witnessed the crash. Police and investigators remained at the scene throughout Tuesday night and into Wednesday.
The identities of the victims have not yet been formally released. Det Ch Supt Cronin indicated that the identification process is expected to be complex and will be handled with sensitivity.