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.”