Aircraft crash: Two people confirmed to have died in incident in Littleborough
Two people have been confirmed to have died following a light aircraft crash in Littleborough yesterday (Tuesday).
Emergency services responded to reports that an aircraft had crashed in a farmland area of Littleborough shortly after 11am.
Upon arrival, the bodies of two men were recovered and, sadly, they were pronounced dead at the scene.
It is not believed there was anyone else on board, and there are no reported injuries on the ground.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) believe that the plane was a Cirrus light aircraft and are additionally exploring the deployment of a parachute prior to the crash.
The aircraft had taken off earlier in the morning from Birmingham.
GMP is working in conjunction with colleagues in other emergency services, and a cordon remains in place around the area as investigators continue with their enquiries.
The Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) arrived on scene yesterday to conduct their investigation.
Chief Superintendent Danny Inglis, from GMP’s Rochdale district, said: “This is a devastating incident where two people have lost their lives and our thoughts are with their families and friends.
"We have been working closely with emergency service colleagues and partner agencies throughout the day to establish the full circumstances and we will be on scene overnight and into tomorrow.
“There will be an enhanced presence as officers and investigators comprehensively survey the area and ensure all available evidence is recovered.
“If anyone has any information, or witnessed the crash, we would urge you to get in touch with us.”
Anyone with information can contact police via 101 or the Live Chat at gmp.police.uk, quoting log 1056 of 03/02/26.