THE FAMILY of a man killed in a light aircraft crash have paid tribute to a “deeply loving father and devoted husband.”
Arian Abbasi, 36 was tragically pronounced dead at the scene after a small plane carrying him and another man crashed in Littleborough, Rochdale, on Tuesday.
Arian Abbasi has been named as one of the two men who died in the accidentCredit: GMP
Both men were sadly pronounced dead at the scene on Tuesday.
The family of Arian Abbasi, 36, a pilot from Harrow in Greater London, have now paid heartfelt tribute in the wake of the tragedy.
They described Arian as a “deeply loving father and a devoted husband.”
The grieving family went on to say: “He lived his life for his family and friends, giving them his constant love, strength, and support.
“Flying was his passion, and he was on the brink of beginning an exciting new chapter with a commercial airline on 23 February; a dream he had worked toward with immense pride and determination.”
It is not believed there was anyone else on board the aircraft, and there are no reported injuries on the ground.
The aircraft had taken off earlier that morning from Birmingham, police said.
The Air Accident Investigations Branch scrambled inspectors to the scene shortly after the crash with an investigation ongoing.
As investigations continue, officers are searching for part of the parachute system which contains propellant and has not yet been located.
Both men were sadly pronounced dead at the scene on TuesdayCredit: GMP 
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