Appeal for CCTV footage after light aircraft crash in Chesterfield

Officers investigating a light aircraft crash in Chesterfield in which a man died are appealing for CCTV footage.

Emergency services were called to the crash at land off Sheepbridge Lane, Sheepbridge, Chesterfield yesterday (Sunday 1 September).

The pilot, a man in his 70s, was the only person on board and died in the collision.

Investigations into the incident are ongoing and a number of roads in the immediate area remain closed.

We are keen to hear from anyone who has any CCTV footage of the plane between 8.55am and 9.15am on Sunday 1 September.

Anyone who can help with our investigation is asked to contact us using any of the below methods, quoting the reference 24*521057:

• Website – We have crime reporting tools on our website: use our online contact form
• Facebook – send us a private message to the Derbyshire Constabulary Facebook page
• X (Twitter) – direct message our contact centre via @DerPolContact
• Phone – call us on 101 

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity CrimeStoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website.