A BELPER pensioner has been named as one of two men who died in a plane crash near the M1. John Gill, 70, of Belper, and Alan Eaves, 76, from Selston, near Alfreton, were killed as their light aircraft crashed near junction 26 of the motorway at 1.30pm on Saturday. Both were experienced pilots, flying recognised circuits, and were members of the local Merlin Flying Club. Witnesses said the plane had swerved to avoid the motorway seconds before. A post mortem examination, which took place...
Reported by Derby Telegraph 4 hours ago.
A BELPER pensioner has been named as one of two men who died in a plane crash near the M1. John Gill, 70, of Belper, and Alan Eaves, 76, from Selston, near Alfreton, were killed as their light aircraft crashed near junction 26 of the motorway at 1.30pm on Saturday. Both were experienced pilots, flying recognised circuits, and were members of the local Merlin Flying Club. Witnesses said the plane had swerved to avoid the motorway seconds before. A post mortem examination, which took place...
Reported by Derby Telegraph 4 hours ago.