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Plane crash at Headcorn Aerodrome sparks emergency response

18:55, 09 May 2021

updated: 19:25, 09 May 2021

Emergency services have shut off a Kent aerodrome after a light aircraft crashed in a field.

Police, ambulance and fire crews were called to Headcorn Aerodrome between Maidstone and Ashford just before 4.30pm.

Police at the aerodrome this evening. Picture: Barry Goodwin
Police at the aerodrome this evening. Picture: Barry Goodwin
Police, fire and ambulance crews were called just before 4.30pm. Picture: Barry Goodwin
Police, fire and ambulance crews were called just before 4.30pm. Picture: Barry Goodwin

An investigation into the crash has been launched and emergency services are still at the scene.

Police say the Air Accidents Investigation Branch has been informed of the incident.

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