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An individual who lost his life in a aircraft crash in Doncaster on recently has been revealed by his family as the victim, at the age of 70.

The person flying, aged 41, and two other individuals aboard, a female passenger and a boy, ten years old, experienced non-critical harm.

In a message issued by authorities, the family described Mr Smith as "a cherished husband, dad and grandparent" and stated they were "utterly devastated by this unexpected loss".

"Peter had a real love for aviation, and this was something he enjoyed together with his family," they noted.

"He particularly enjoyed to spend time with his young relatives doing crafts and enjoying games. He was a dedicated family man who devoted plenty of his days with his son, both working with and in leisure. He adored to have dinners out with his wife and had a particularly sweet tooth."

The aircraft had taken off from that airport, in the region, only a little before it crashed in the local district of Bentley, off that street, around ten o'clock GMT.

Authorities from the proper departments have begun a combined investigation into the crash.

In the statement, the loved ones said they were cooperating with the inquiry and requested people "to avoid speculate on the factors related to the accident".

"We would like to request for space during this incredibly hard period to permit us to accept what has happened and grieve for the passing of him," they stated.

A representative for the agency stated a unit of specialists in aviation, mechanical systems and documented details had been deployed to the location on Thursday.

The chopper is thought to have been owned by a helicopter firm situated at that airfield. The organization announced it would "persist in support" the authorities participating in the inquiry into the incident.

The company, which as per its online presence offers flying lessons and activities, said in a post on social media: "At this particularly tragic moment all our thoughts and hopes are with the loved ones and acquaintances of each person concerned in the chopper accident which took place yesterday."

The announcement went on: "Our team's heartfelt thoughts are sent to each person touched by this disaster and we will of course persist in support relevant departments engaged in the current inquiry."