Two dead after plane crashed during flight experience

Two die as plane crashes during flight experienceByLewis Adamsin High OngarPublished1 July 2026, 11:54 BSTUpdated 1 minute agoTwo people died during a flight experience when their light aircraft crashed in a field, police have said.The two-seat Cessna plane came down off Mill Lane in High Ongar, Essex, at about 12:30 BST on Tuesday.It had set off from North Weald Airfield on "what was expected to be a short journey," Det Ch Supt Morgan Cronin said, adding the pair were enjoying a flight experience.The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) described it as an "accident" and said its inspectors' inquiries were ongoing.At a press conference in High Ongar, Cronin said the victims were yet to be formally identified."This is likely to be a complex process and one we will approach sensitively and compassionately," he told reporters.Police were called by members of the public who witnessed the plane crash into the field.Their inquiries continued throughout Tuesday night and investigators remained at the scene on Wednesday.This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version.You can receive Breaking News on a smartphone or tablet via the BBC News App. You can also follow @BBCBreaking on X, external to get the latest alerts.Related topicsHigh Ongar