Pilot killed in light aircraft crash in field near Fife Airport
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.”
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