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Story summary
- A light aircraft listed for sale crashed into Hanningfield Reservoir in Essex on December 28, 2025, shortly after takeoff from North Weald Airfield.
- The pilot, alone, is believed to have left a suicide note.
- Witnesses described a rapid descent, with the aircraft losing 1,800 feet before impact.
- Police declared a serious incident and warned the public to stay away while investigators, including Air Accident Investigation Branch, examine the scene.
