An investigation has been launched after a crash involving a light aircraft near Enstone airfield.

The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) said in a statement that the incident happened yesterday (Sunday, July 28) with investigators sent to the scene today (Monday, July 29).

The Enstone Flying Club, who use the airfield, said the airfield is closed but were not able to provide further information on the closure.

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An eyewitness, who lives near the airfield, told the Oxford Mail at around 1.40pm today that there were blue forensics tents at the scene.

Another person told this newspaper that their friend had to divert his aircraft to another airfield for landing yesterday evening.

Details about the aircraft, the number of individuals on board, and the extent of any injuries have not yet been released by the AAIB or police. 

A statement from the AAIB said: "The AAIB has sent a team to Enstone, Oxfordshire to begin an investigation into an accident involving a light aircraft which occurred on Sunday.

"Our inspectors are on-site gathering evidence and making enquiries."

The Enstone Aerodrome, which is just over four miles east of Chipping Norton, is a small unlicensed civilian airfield, which was built during the Second World War and is currently used for microlights, light aircraft and motor gliders.

The Oxford Mail has approached Thames Valley Police for comment.