14 September 2023
Three men have been arrested by North Yorkshire Police on suspicion of manslaughter following the crash of a Piper Aztec at Bagby Airfield in July. The pilot, 21-year-old Harvey Dunmore, was killed in the accident.
A police statement said, “Three men aged 37, 55 and 68 were yesterday (Tuesday 12 September 2023) arrested on suspicion of manslaughter.
“The men were interviewed and have since been released under investigation.”
Harvey Dunmore was alone in the light twin aircraft. The aircraft came down in a field close to the airfield.
The accident is being investigated by North Yorkshire Police with support from the Civil Aviation Authority. The Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) also sent a team to the crash site.
An appeal on GoFundMe was set up by Harvey Dunmore’s family to raise funds for a scholarship in his name.
They said, “Harvey’s ambition to fly started at a very young age and he began gliding at age 13, progressing to flying powered aircraft at age 17. Harvey was helped along his way by a scholarship from the Honourable Company of Air Pilots who recognised his flare, drive and ambition and he completed his Private Pilots Licence at Eden Flight Training in 2019.”
Aircraft sales company WF Aviation, which has a base at Bagby, said after Harvey’s memorial service, “We said a tough goodbye to Harvey Dunmore, a good friend and colleague. His talent was limitless and not many young lads could achieve what he had at the young age of 21.
“He was a one-man wonder who could do multiple tasks at once, applied himself with vigour and enthusiasm to anything he started, and never gave up. He was reliable, a great friend to all, and always thinking of others.
“His passion and enthusiasm for aviation was infectious. His sudden exit from the world has left a large hole in many of our lives. We will keep his memory alive in as many ways as we can.”
