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08/07/2016
Microlight Aircraft Makes Emergency Landing In Newtownards
A microlight pilot had to make an emergency landing in a field in Co Down following an engine failure.
Emergency services and police attended the scene, close to the Moate Road, between Comber and Newtownards, this morning, 08 July.
The pilot landed safely and neither he or the passenger on board was hurt.
A PSNI spokesperson said: "Some of you may have noticed emergency services activity along Comber to Ards carriageway. This microlight had to make an emergency landing few minutes ago after an engine failure but luckily pilot was able to land safely in a field. Both persons are safe and well I am glad to report. We will be on scene for a while yet pending arrival of relevant air investigation team."
(CD)
Emergency services and police attended the scene, close to the Moate Road, between Comber and Newtownards, this morning, 08 July.
The pilot landed safely and neither he or the passenger on board was hurt.
A PSNI spokesperson said: "Some of you may have noticed emergency services activity along Comber to Ards carriageway. This microlight had to make an emergency landing few minutes ago after an engine failure but luckily pilot was able to land safely in a field. Both persons are safe and well I am glad to report. We will be on scene for a while yet pending arrival of relevant air investigation team."
(CD)
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