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Light aircraft crash in East Fortune

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. 

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