Three lifeboats and an RAF rescue helicopter are searching off the coast of north west Wales after reports a light aircraft has crashed.
The crews are looking in the sea near Bardsey Island at the northern end of Cardigan Bay.
Coastguards have said several reports were received, although no aircraft has been reported missing.
Pwllheli, Porthdinllaen and Abersoch lifeboats are involved in the hunt.
They have been joined by a Sea King helicopter based at RAF Valley in Anglesey.
Holyhead Coastguards confirmed they are searching the sea near Bardsey Island after receiving reports that a light aircraft crashed into the sea.
A spokesperson for Holyhead Coastguard said light aircraft did not always have to report their flight plans.
He said there have been reports of light aircraft flying in the area.
But he added that, as the water is choppy, a low-flying aircraft could look as it was crashing into the sea to an onlooker.
By: Ren Frew - 30th August 2004 at 10:44
It just has been. 😀
By: Bmused55 - 30th August 2004 at 07:43
Agreed, this thread should be moved.
By: andrewm - 29th August 2004 at 23:51
Matt then why not complain at other post about crash in Bournemouth as it was GA
By: andrewm - 29th August 2004 at 14:59
You mean 4 in a week 🙁 Worst week for Aviation since 9/11 id say (in terms of loss of life)
By: KabirT - 29th August 2004 at 14:57
wow two in two days.
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