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Man who died in helicopter crash near Doncaster named
Peter Smith, 70, died in a helicopter crash near Doncaster; pilot and two passengers sustained minor injuries. Investigations by AAIB and police are ongoing.
- Peter Smith, a 70-year-old local man, was killed when a helicopter crashed in Bentley, Doncaster on Thursday; his family described him as a beloved husband, father and grandfather devastated by this sudden loss.
- The aircraft had departed Retford Gamston Airport, Nottinghamshire shortly before the crash, and South Yorkshire Police and the Air Accidents Investigation Branch launched a joint probe into the incident involving Kuki Helicopters.
- Emergency services were called at about 10.15am on Thursday to Ings Road, Bentley, where the pilot, a 41-year-old man, and passengers, a 58-year-old woman and 10-year-old boy, suffered minor injuries.
- Peter Smith's family said they are supporting the investigation and asked the public not to speculate, requesting privacy to grieve, while South Yorkshire Police urged anyone with information to call 101 quoting incident number 218 of October 30, 2025.
- AAIB deployed a specialist team to the scene on Thursday, including experts in operations, engineering and recorded data, while Kuki Helicopters said it will continue to support agencies and offer condolences.
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