Investigations continue into deadly helicopter crash in North Yorkshire as man killed is named
Emergency services were called to the crash site near Aldborough, Boroughbridge, shortly after at 1.20pm yesterday.
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Hide AdIssuing an update this morning, North Yorkshire Police said: "Sadly, the pilot of the private aircraft was pronounced dead at the scene following the helicopter near Aldborough yesterday.
“Whilst we await formal identification, we believe he is Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant for North Yorkshire, Mr Barry Dodd CBE.
“Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time."
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Hide AdThe force said Mr Dodd’s family has been informed and were being supported by specially trained officers.
A spokesman added: "The force request the family’s privacy at this very sad time."
Officers remain at the today scene alongside the Air Accidents Investigation Branch.