Family pays tribute to beloved' man who died in Doncaster helicopter crash
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Family pays tribute to beloved' man who died in Doncaster helicopter crash
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"Peter was one of the smartest men who liked to spend his time making and fixing things. He had a real passion for aviation, and this was something he shared with his family. He particularly liked to spend time with his grandchildren doing crafts and playing. He was a proud family man who spent a lot of his time with his son, both working with an"
The Independent requests donations to fund on-the-ground reporting across reproductive rights, climate change and Big Tech, emphasizing investigative work, documentaries and fact-based journalism while keeping content free of paywalls. Donations are presented as enabling reporters to cover both sides of stories and remain accessible to all. A helicopter crashed in a field on Ings Road, Bentley, Doncaster, on Thursday morning. Peter Smith, 70, sustained serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The pilot, a 41-year-old man, and two passengers, a 58-year-old woman and a 10-year-old boy, received minor injuries. Smith's family described him as devoted, passionate about aviation, and family-focused.
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