The crash happened near Northrepps Airfield when an Aeroprakt A32 Vixxen with two passengers on board was struggling to land due to turbulence.

Upon its second touchdown attempt, the aircraft suddenly descended "rapidly" before "landing heavily on its nosewheel".

The aircraft ended up upside down during its landing in the cornfield (Image: Air Accidents Investigation Branch)Following this, the 69-year-old pilot then carried out a baulked landing go-around and returned........

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