Gloucestershire, UK – In a miraculous turn of events, both the pilot and passenger of a light aircraft survived a severe crash without significant injuries, despite the aircraft nose-diving onto a busy road.
Carrying two occupants, the powered glider stalled and nose-dived at around 4:45 pm local time on Tuesday, August 27, over the A419 in Gloucestershire. The crash occurred near Aston Down Airfield in Frampton Mansell, between Cirencester and Stroud.
Immediate aftermath
Following the crash, the two shocked occupants were seen sitting amid the wreckage, with one of the aircraft’s wings severed from its main body. Despite the severity of the crash, neither the pilot nor the passenger sustained serious injuries.
The crash led to significant disruptions on the A419, as police closed the road in both directions, resulting in long queues of cars at the accident site. Emergency services, including the Great Western Air Ambulance, were quickly dispatched to assist the crash victims.
An onlooker described the incident, stating that the aircraft “looked like it stalled and nose-dived into the main road.” Miraculously, no other vehicles were involved in the crash.
Official statements
A spokesperson from Gloucestershire Constabulary confirmed the incident, advising motorists of the road closures and stating, “Motorists are advised that road closures are in place while emergency services are in attendance.
Two occupants on board will be assessed by the ambulance service, and it is understood that no other vehicles were involved.”
While the crash caused major disruptions and could have resulted in a tragic outcome, the pilot and passenger’s escape without serious injury is indeed miraculous. The incident serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of aviation and the importance of emergency services’ rapid response in ensuring the safety of all involved.