Monday, March 19, 2012

Pilot crash at Rochester Airport, UK - pilot okay

A plane has crashed as it was landing at the airport

A light aircraft has crashed whilst trying to land at Rochester Airport. The plane ended up on its roof after touching down on the grass strip.

The pilot of the plane managed to walk away from the crash unhurt.

Kelvin Carr manager of the airport said: “The incident happened just after 12pm. A single engine aircraft had an incident on the airfield and the solo occupant has walked away unhurt.

“The Air Accident Investigation Branch will carry out an investigation into the crash.

“They will collect the information and then make a formal report into what happened. The airport was closed but it has now reopened.” 

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