Hampshire constabulary is not in a position to be able to formally identify the two people who died in a collision between two light aircraft over the Isle of Wight on Saturday evening, and is unlikely to be able to do this for some time.
However, from initial investigations we can say that the plane that crashed in the woodland near Havenstreet was a Mooney M20B four seater aircraft, registration G-JAST. This aircraft left Bembridge airport with two men on board - Michael Willis, aged 73 from Green Lane, Stanmore, Middlesex, and his son, James Willis, aged 42 from The Dingle, Hillingdon, London. The families of these two men have been informed and are receiving support from Hampshire Constabulary officers.
Officers from the Air Accident Investigation Branch attended this morning, Sunday, September 5, and will continue their investigations into how this incident happened. Hampshire Constabulary will provide necessary support in that investigation.
Police continue to appeal for anyone who witnessed the collision or has any other information, including photos or video of the incident or time leading up to it, to get in touch.
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Can you help?
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at Newport on 101 or call the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111. Mini-Com users can call 01962 875000. From outside Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, please call 0845 045 45 45.
