Pilot killed in light aircraft crash near airport

The pilot of a light aircraft has died after crashing into a field near Fife Airport.

The 50-year-old man died at the scene, near Kinglassie, just before 11:40.

The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) said it was investigating the crash near the airport - a small airfield used by local flying clubs.

Police Scotland said no-one else was injured in the crash and inquiries into the incident were ongoing.

A rescue helicopter was sent to the crash site as well as specialist units from Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS)

A SFRS spokesperson said: "We were alerted at 11:38 on Monday 23 December to an incident involving a light aircraft near Kinglassie, Fife.

"Operations Control mobilised two appliances and a heavy rescue unit to the scene to assist emergency services partners."

The AAIB said an investigation had been launched.

A spokesperson said: "A team of inspectors are travelling to the accident site to make inquiries and gather evidence as part of the process of conducting a safety investigation."