Probe launched after plane makes emergency landing in Shropshire field
An investigation is underway into why a bi-plane was forced to make an emergency landing in a field near Ellesmere.
The yellow plane flipped over landing upside-down in the field at Kenwick, south of the Shropshire town.
Emergency services said the pilot was extremely lucky to escape unscathed.
The accident happened on Friday afternoon.
Emergency services including a coastguard helicopter went to the scene after the pilot put out a mayday call.
Tom Ambrose, from the Air Accidents Investigations Branch, said: "The AAIB is aware of the incident and is currently investigating."
It is not clear why the aircraft was forced to land, but emergency services who attended the scene said the pilot was out of the plane on their arrival.
He was physically unhurt but had suffered shock.
Firefighters and paramedics had to leave their vehicles and walk to the crash site.
A mayday call from the pilot was received by the coastguard which sent a helicopter to the scene.
Jamie Arrowsmith, of West Midlands Ambulance Service, said the accident happened at about 2pm on Friday.
He added: “It was an emergency landing but we’re unsure why it was carried out. One man was on board, however he managed to get himself out of the plane.“He was treated for shock, but did not need to go to hospital and was discharged at the scene.”
Eight crews from Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service attended, along with a foam pod and a Land Rover pump. West Midlands Ambulance Service and West Mercia Police also attended.
