Pilot 'seriously injured' following crash at First World War airshow event

The pilot of a light aircraft has been seriously injured in a crash at an event being held at the site of a First World War-era aerodrome.Essex Police said one person had been injured in the incident at Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome in Maldon…

Pilot 'seriously injured' following crash at First World War airshow event

The pilot of a light aircraft has been seriously injured in a crash at an event being held at the site of a First World War-era aerodrome.

Essex Police said one person had been injured in the incident at Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome in Maldon shortly before 2.25pm on Sunday.

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In a statement, the aerodrome said one of the aircraft involved in a display by the Turbulent team was damaged, the pilot was injured, and the air show was halted.

It added that it was co-operating with the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) and emergency services.

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In a post on Facebook, the aerodrome said the injured pilot had been taken to a London hospital.

The site has been closed to the public.

Stow Maries Aerodrome

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