YouTube glider pilot dies in Dartmoor crash

Matt Wright was described as an "highly experienced" pilot

A glider pilot has died in a crash on Dartmoor, a flying club has said.

Matt Wright, described as an "experienced pilot" by the Devon & Somerset Gliding Club, died in the crash at about 13:00 on Sunday.

Devon and Cornwall Police said a "man in his 40s from the Tiverton area" died in the incident and nobody else was on board the unpowered aircraft.

The Air Accidents Investigation Branch said its inspectors had begun an investigation.

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Club chairwoman Lisa Humphries paid tribute to Mr Wright, who posted videos of his flights on his YouTube channel.

The channel has more than 14,000 subscribers, with some of his clips having more than 30,000 views.

Ms Humphries said the pilot was a "friend to all of us at the club".

She added: "He was always full of energy and loved every aspect of aviation. Not only was he an expert glider pilot, but also an accomplished commercial airline captain, film maker and cartoonist.

"Our sincere condolences go to his family at this sad time."

Matt Wright died when his glider crashed

The Air Accidents Investigation Branch said inspectors arrived on Sunday and began examining the site early on Monday.