The pilot of a light aircraft has been killed in a field crash near Fife Airport.
The 50-year-old man died at the scene, near Kinglassie, just before 11:40.
The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) said it was investigating the crash near the airport – a small airfield used by local flying clubs.
Police Scotland said no one else was injured in the crash and an investigation into the incident is ongoing.
A rescue helicopter was sent to the scene as well as specialist units from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS).
An SFRS spokesman said: “We were alerted to an incident involving a light aircraft near Kinglassie, Fife at 11:38 on Monday 23 December.
“Operations Control moved two appliances and a heavy rescue unit to the scene to assist emergency services partners.”
The AAIB said that an investigation has been initiated.
A spokesman said: “A team of inspectors is traveling to the scene of the accident to make inquiries and gather evidence as part of the safety investigation process.”