Five Jockeys Survive Hair-Raising Mid-Air Engine Failure En Route to Glorious Goodwood
Engine Fails Over Uppingham
Five top jockeys had a terrifying escape this morning when their plane’s engine failed mid-flight. The Piper PA-31, flying from Bagby Airfield to Goodwood, suffered a catastrophic left engine failure just after 10:30am over Uppingham. A loud bang echoed as the engine shut down and the propeller spinner detached, hitting the aircraft’s nose and causing visible damage.
Pilot Pulls Off Daring One-Engine Landing
Despite the drama, the pilot kept his cool. He immediately turned the plane around and flew back to Bagby Airfield on one engine. After a tense 40-minute flight, the aircraft touched down safely at 11:18am, with no injuries to anyone on board.
Who Was Onboard?
The five jockeys aboard were:
- Rowan Scott
- Tom Eaves
- PJ McDonald
- Jack Garritty
- Callum Rodriguez
What Happens Next?
All escaped without a scratch and exited the plane calmly. It’s still unknown if they’ll make alternate travel plans to Goodwood. Meanwhile, the UK Civil Aviation Authority and the Air Accidents Investigation Branch are launching a full investigation into the engine failure and the damage caused. Stay tuned for more updates from Sussex.
