A pilot has died after a light aircraft crashed at Aston Rowant Nature Reserve in Oxfordshire. The plane departed from Turweston Aerodrome in north Buckinghamshire before coming down at the site at 14:35 GMT on Sunday.
Thames Valley Police confirmed the death of the male pilot, who was in his 60s. His next of kin have been informed. The force has established road diversions around the area and is assisting with the investigation.
The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has deployed a team to examine the crash site. Police have locked down the nature reserve, with a steady flow of vehicles entering and exiting the scene.
Heavy fog was reported in the region at the time of the incident, but it remains unclear whether poor visibility contributed to the crash. Recovery and investigative work are expected to continue through the night, weather permitting.
The nature reserve straddles the M40 near Stokenchurch, and conditions on nearby roads were described as treacherous due to the fog. The AAIB will lead the inquiry into the cause of the fatal accident.
