The aircraft came down in a field close to Bagby Airfield in Thirsk at about 7.45pm on Thursday, police said.

No one else is believed to have been on board the plane.

A full investigation has been launched by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch.

Police, together with the fire and ambulance service were all dispatched to the scene.

Pictures taken from the scene show the aftermath of the crash, with debris on the field.

The family of the victim, who has not yet been named, are being supported by specialist officers, North Yorkshire Police said.

In a statement just before midday on Friday, the force said the emergency services were continuing to work at the scene.