Pilot dies & passenger left fighting for life after aircraft crashes in Scots field
A PILOT has died and another passenger is fighting for his life after a plane crashed in a Scots field.
Emergency services, including police, firefighters, and air ambulances, attended the scene at East Fortune Airfield in North Berwick after the alarm was raised at around 4.55pm.
The 40-year-old male pilot was pronounced dead at the scene, while a 42-year-old male passenger was taken to the Royal Infirmary in Edinburgh, where he remains in critical condition.
Two fire appliances and specialist resources were mobilised.
A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: "We received a report of a light aircraft having crashed in the East Fortune area around 4.55pm on Thursday, 8 May, 2025.
"Emergency services attended however the 40-year-old male pilot was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin is aware.
"The 42-year-old male passenger was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh where he is described as being in a critical condition.
"Enquiries remain ongoing and the Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) has been notified."
A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: 'We were alerted at 4.55pm on Thursday, May 8, to an incident involving a light aircraft near to Lammerview, East Fortune, near North Berwick.
'Operations Control mobilised two appliances and specialist resources to the scene.
'Crews left after ensuring the area was made safe.'
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