An investigation is underway after a light aircraft crashed in a field next to the River Aire in West Yorkshire, killing the pilot.
It is not known what type of aircraft the pilot was flying
West Yorkshire Police said the 31-year-old was the only person aboard the plane.
Emergency services were called to the scene in an area between Castleford and Methley just after 4pm on Saturday.
The spokesman added: "Emergency services attended and located the wreckage of a one-seater light aircraft in a field next to the River Aire.
"Paramedics attended and pronounced life extinct on the sole occupant of the plane, a 31-year-old pilot.
"No other injuries were reported.
"The coroner's officer has been informed and an investigation will be conducted by the Civil Aviation Authority with West Yorkshire Police."
It is not known what type of aircraft the pilot was flying
West Yorkshire Police said the 31-year-old was the only person aboard the plane.
Emergency services were called to the scene in an area between Castleford and Methley just after 4pm on Saturday.
The spokesman added: "Emergency services attended and located the wreckage of a one-seater light aircraft in a field next to the River Aire.
"Paramedics attended and pronounced life extinct on the sole occupant of the plane, a 31-year-old pilot.
"No other injuries were reported.
"The coroner's officer has been informed and an investigation will be conducted by the Civil Aviation Authority with West Yorkshire Police."
