Two people killed after plane crashes into field

Two people killed after plane crashes into field The two people on board, who have not been formally identified, both died - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments Two people have died after a light aircraft on a “short flight experience” crashed in a field near Ongar in Essex yesterday afternoon, police have said. Essex Police say the two-seat Cessna plane crashed in a field off Mill Lane, Ongar, on Tuesday having earlier taken off from North Weald airfield around seven miles away. The two people on board, who have not been formally identified, both died. Detective Chief Superintendent Morgan Cronin, of Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate, said the “small aircraft took off from North Weald airfield on what was expected to be a short journey”. “The two-seat Cessna aircraft was carrying out a short flight experience but sadly it did not return,” he said. “At 12.30pm (on Tuesday) we were contacted by members of the public who reported a small aircraft had crashed in a field off Mill Lane, Ongar. “Sadly we can now confirm that the two people on board have died. “Formal identification has yet to take place.” More follows on this breaking news story. Subscribe here to get the latest updates from The Independent Join our commenting forum Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies Comments [Image text:] BREAKING NEWS