STV NewsA man has died and another is in a critical condition after a light aircraft crashed near an airfield in North Berwick.
The alarm was raised after the plane crashed near Lammerview, at East Fortune Airfield at around 4.55pm on Thursday.
The pilot, a 40-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene.
A 42-year-old man, the passenger, has been taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. He is in a critical condition.
Pictures showed police and ambulance services at the scene alongside fire crews.
Two fire appliances and specialist resources were confirmed to be at the scene, but left after ensuring the area was safe.
A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 4.55pm on Thursday, May 8, to an incident involving a light aircraft near to Lammerview, East Fortune, near North Berwick.
“Operations Control mobilised two appliances and specialist resources to the scene.
“Crews left after ensuring the area was made safe.”
A police spokesperson said: “We received a report of a light aircraft having crashed in the East Fortune area around 4.55pm on Thursday, 8 May, 2025.
“Emergency services attended however the 40-year-old male pilot was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin is aware.
“The 42-year-old male passenger was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh where he is described as being in a critical condition.
“Enquiries remain ongoing and the Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) has been notified.”
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