A light aircraft has crashed into a garden on Cae Bach Aur estate in Bodfford, North Wales. Emergency services were called to the scene at approximately 1:50 pm on Saturday, where they discovered the male pilot who was the only person on board. The pilot was then airlifted to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Eyewitnesses described seeing the small plane appear to “lose power” before coming down and hitting a tree. No other injuries have been reported, but the police have urged people to avoid the area.
The aircraft’s yellow wings could be seen in the garden, bent out of shape from the main street. A light aircraft is a small plane which is suitable for carrying only a small number of passengers. Arwel Jones, a 56-year-old local resident, said he heard the aircraft’s engine “cut out” while it was hovering over the estate. “It was over our estate and you could hear that the engine was getting starved on fuel and just ticking over,” he said. “He was so low to the ground and he just ploughed down into a tree in a neighbour’s garden. I couldn’t believe my eyes. When we saw that happening I was just hoping he hadn’t crashed into anybody or into anybody’s house.”
Another local resident, who wished to remain anonymous, also witnessed the incident. He said, “It looked like it lost power, it was pretty awful to watch.” The police have not released any further details on the crash and are asking anyone with additional information to contact them.
This incident is a reminder of the importance of air safety. Pilots and ground crew alike must always be vigilant and ensure that every aspect of the aircraft is in good working order before takeoff. Despite this accident, small planes remain a popular mode of transportation for many. It is imperative that safety remains a top priority for all those involved in aviation
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