Photos show the aircraft down in a field and emergency services attending today (January 2).
A spokesperson for West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service said: “At 12.39pm we were called to a light aircraft incident at Mill Hill, Shoreham.
“Joint Fire Control sent fire engines from Shoreham and East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service to the scene, as well a heavy rescue tender from Worthing and an off-road vehicle from Storrington.
"Firefighters worked alongside South East Coast Ambulance Service and Sussex Police to make the scene safe, before leaving the incident at around 2pm."
A Sussex Police spokesperson said the pilot, a 28-year-old man, suffered minor injuries in the incident and an investigation into the circumstances of the crash is being carried out by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB).
“Joint Fire Control sent fire engines from Shoreham and East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service to the scene, as well a heavy rescue tender from Worthing and an off-road vehicle from Storrington.
5. Shoreham plane crash (photo from Eddie Mitchell)
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6. Shoreham plane crash (photo from Eddie Mitchell)
Shoreham plane crash (photo from Eddie Mitchell) Photo: EDDIE MITCHELL