Two people have walked away from a fiery plane crash with their lives, thanks to the heroic efforts of bystanders, after a light aircraft came down in a caravan park in Bembridge this afternoon and erupted into flames.
The terrifying incident unfolded at around 2:30pm on Saturday, 12 April, shortly after the plane had taken off from Bembridge Airport. Witnesses reported hearing the engine cut out suddenly, prompting the pilot to attempt an emergency return to the airfield.
In a desperate bid to land safely, the plane reportedly clipped the top of a row of cottages on Hillway Road, destroyed a chimney, smashed through a garden fence, and crashed through a conservatory roof. Moments later, it spun around 180 degrees, plummeted into the caravan park and burst into flames.
Heroic Rescue Underway
Despite the intensity of the fire, both the pilot and passenger were pulled from the burning wreckage by quick-thinking members of the public who rushed to the scene without hesitation.
Appeal for Information
Police are urging anyone who witnessed the crash or captured footage of the incident to come forward.
Contact 101, quoting incident number 44250160063.
