A light aircraft performing a test flight suddenly needed to make an emergency landing after the aircraft allegedly experienced mechanical failure.
The pilot allegedly needed to perform evasive maneuvers for overlying power lines while also trying to control the aircraft. Fortunately he was able to steer the aircraft underneath the lines and further into an emergency landing in a field near Alwyndal.
Both the pilot an passenger were lucky enough to only have sustained slight physical injuries, but they were both visibly shaken. The passenger side of the aircraft was severely damaged, and the Jaws of Life needed to be used to get the man out. It seems that he was treated on scene for a mild concussion.
Both patients were transported by road ambulance to hospital where they will be further assessed and treated.
The fate of the two men in their late thirties could have been so much worse. The necessary officials will be investigating the accident.
Vanessa Jackson
ER24