Three people have been seriously hurt when a small plane crashed close to a south coast airport.
Eyewitnesses report that the aircraft burst into flames after it came down in a hedge as it was taking off from Bournemouth Airport.
Dorset Ambulance said three people were “at least very seriously hurt”.
Two of the casualties have been airlifted to Salisbury Hospital – which has a specialist burns unit – the ambulance spokeswoman confirmed.
The plane came down south west of the airport near the Alice in Wonderland theme park. No one from the theme park is reported to have been hurt.
Two of the casualties have been airlifted to Salisbury Hospital – which has a specialist burns unit – an ambulance spokeswoman said.
A police spokeswoman said: “Shortly before 12 noon a light aircraft taking off from Bournemouth Airport crashed into hedge just outside the airport.
“There were casualties on board and police are making inquiries in relation to these.
“The civil aviation agency and the air accident investigation board have been informed.”
Source = BBC
By: MSR777 - 29th August 2004 at 10:58
Ditto.
By: speedbird69 - 29th August 2004 at 05:42
Accident
My heart and prayers go out to the victems and to their families.
By: cabincrew1 - 28th August 2004 at 23:08
on our local news it has been announced that the pilot had died, it has been a very sad week in aviation again.
By: MSR777 - 28th August 2004 at 16:38
Very sad news, lets hope all recover.
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August 28, 2004 at 1:39 pm