Man airlifted to hospital after light plane crash in North Yorks

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A man has been airlifted to hospital after a light plane crash at an airfield in North Yorkshire.

The aircraft came down into a field close to the end of the runway on Common Lane near Hambleton. It happened around 11.50am on Saturday November 25.

A second man was also taken to hospital. Both men have suspected back and pelvic injuries.

Security measures have been put in place at the scene. Air accident experts are carrying out an investigation to find out what caused the crash.