Emergency services descended upon a South Yorkshire field this afternoon after a helicopter crashed just minutes after taking off from Doncaster Sheffield Airport.
The dramatic incident unfolded around 1pm on Wednesday, sparking a major response from police, fire crews and ambulance services. Witnesses reported seeing the aircraft go down in a field near the airport perimeter.
Emergency Response Mobilised
South Yorkshire Police confirmed they were called to reports of a helicopter crash in a field close to the airport. Multiple emergency vehicles were dispatched to the scene as authorities worked to secure the area and assess the situation.
A police spokesperson stated: "We were called at around 1pm today to reports that a helicopter had come down in a field near Doncaster Sheffield Airport. Emergency services are at the scene."
Location and Initial Reports
The aircraft came down in fields near the village of Auckley, situated close to the airport's runway. Early reports suggest the helicopter had only recently taken off when the incident occurred.
Local residents reported hearing unusual noises from the aircraft before seeing emergency services racing toward the crash site. The exact circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation.
Airport Operations and Investigation
While the crash occurred outside the airport's immediate boundaries, authorities are coordinating with aviation officials to determine the cause of the emergency.
The Air Accidents Investigation Branch has been notified and is expected to launch a full investigation into what caused the helicopter to crash so soon after takeoff.
As emergency services continue their work at the scene, more details are expected to emerge about this alarming aviation incident in South Yorkshire.
