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31 July 2011
Last updated at 06:12 ET
A 59-year-old man who suffered 70% burns in a plane crash in Greater Manchester has died.
Police said the other man, aged 19, injured in the crash on Friday remained in a critical condition.
The pair were hurt when their light aircraft crashed into two homes in Newlands Avenue, Peel Green, Salford.
The aircraft, operated by Ravenair flying school, was on fire as it took off from Barton Aerodrome, the BBC understands.
The younger man received 60% burns in the crash.
Their plane, a Piper PA38 Tomahawk single-engine light aircraft, hit two houses and caused major damage at about 12:20 BST on Friday.
Some residents are staying in hotels while the houses are stabilised.
An Air Accidents Investigation Branch investigation is taking place.
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Police said the other man, aged 19, injured in the crash on Friday remained in a critical condition.
The pair were hurt when their light aircraft crashed into two homes in Newlands Avenue, Peel Green, Salford.
The aircraft, operated by Ravenair flying school, was on fire as it took off from Barton Aerodrome, the BBC understands.
The younger man received 60% burns in the crash.
Their plane, a Piper PA38 Tomahawk single-engine light aircraft, hit two houses and caused major damage at about 12:20 BST on Friday.
Some residents are staying in hotels while the houses are stabilised.
An Air Accidents Investigation Branch investigation is taking place.
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