A man who died in a helicopter crash in Doncaster on Thursday has been named by his family as Peter Smith, aged 70.
The pilot, 41, and two other passengers, a 58-year-old woman and a boy, 10, suffered minor injuries.
In a statement released by South Yorkshire Police, the family described Mr Smith as “a beloved husband, father and grandfather” and said they were “all devastated by this sudden loss”.
“He had a real passion for aviation, and this was something he shared with his family,” they added.
