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BBC News
3 days ago
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Light planes in near miss in sky over Silverstone
Two light planes came within 25m (27 yards) of each other in the skies over Silverstone, according to a new investigators' report. One of the pilots said there had been a "high risk" of collision during the incident in November planes had been involved in training exercises at the report found that "safety margins [were] much reduced below the norm" during the incident over the Northamptonshire village and racetrack. The planes involved were both Piper PA-28 Cherokees, a type of aircraft that was introduced in 1960 and is often used for pilot pilot of the first aircraft, identified as PA-28(1) in the official Airprox report, said his plane had just taken off from Turweston Aerodrome near Brackley and was on its way to Silverstone for a navigation 2,500 feet (762m), the pilot saw a white PA-28 "looming" from the right and "very close". The report noted that "avoiding action was taken" and the distance between the two planes was estimated to be 25m (27 yards).The PA-28(1) pilot said the other plane "did not appear to have seen them and made no attempt at avoiding action".The PA-28(2) pilot said a lookout was conducted and PA28(1) was spotted "on a perpendicular course at a similar altitude".The pilot "initiated a pitch-up manoeuvre to avoid a potential mid-air collision", and assessed the risk of the two planes hitting each other as "medium". In the official report, the Airprox Board found that the PA-28(2) pilot had not told Turweston airfield about its route so aircraft in the area were not warned of its board's members said they were "disappointed to observe" that the plane did not have extra electronic equipment fitted which may have detected other report also found the detection equipment in the PA-28(1) "had not alerted them" to the other plane as it should have board concluded that "safety had not be assured" and safety margins were "much reduced below the norm and the board assigned a Risk Category B to this event". Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
The Irish Sun
03-05-2025
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- The Irish Sun
Terrifying moment plane crashes at iconic Riviera Country Club in shock emergency landing as golfers left stunned
THIS is the terrifying moment a plane crash lands in front of shocked golfers at the iconic Riviera Country Club. Dramatic footage captured the aircraft hurtling towards the golf course before chaotically bouncing along the busy fairway. 6 The dramatic moment a plane fails a landing at a prestigious golf club and almost crashes into golfers Credit: X 6 The plane was seen bouncing on the fairway several times before grinding to a halt Credit: X 6 An aerial shot shows how close the plane was to two sets of golfers who were teeing off Credit: BackGrid The small plane was seen coming in to land on a fairway at the course which is located in the affluent Pacific Palisades neighbourhood in California. Three people were on board at the time as the pilot tried to land on the iconic course. The first attempt to touch down saw the plane come in at a high speed before completely aborting the landing. Its wheels were just inches off the ground when the pilot veered up and continued to soar ahead. As the aircraft continued to encroach on the golf course the person filming quickly noticed it was now heading towards the green where a group of players were standing. In a frantic rush to avoid being hit, the camera operator jumped out of the way as the plane barrelled in just a few dozen feet away from them. The pilot was forced to touch the grass once again as the plane bounced off the top of a mound next to a bunker. It then crashed into the pavement which separated the course from the clubhouse. Most read in The US Sun The huge impact left debris flying across the fairway. The pilot continued to wrestle with the out of control aircraft as it bounced several more times across the pristine course. ROUGH LANDING It was finally grounded as the plane skidded across the course and rounded another mound before it came to a stop next to a tee box. A team of golfers were seen watching on in shock as they went to check on the passengers. First responders rushed to golf course to check on those on board just after 1pm local time, No one was injured, the Los Angeles Fire Department confirmed. It is unclear exactly where the plane was scheduled to land but officials confirmed it had been diverted from Santa Monica Airport earlier in the day. This isn't the first time a round of golf has been disrupted by an incoming plane. Last August, footage captured the moment a A plane dramatically plummets past him and slams into a nearby shop. Read more on the Irish Sun Plumes of smoke could be seen billowing from the small blue and white Piper PA28 plane as the traumatised golfer watches on in horror. Back in January 2024, a plane crash at a golf course resulted in 6 Golfers at the course were left in shock as they watched the crash landed take place just feet away from them Credit: X 6 Emergency officials rushed to the crash site shortly after the botched landing Credit: BackGrid 6 At one point the plane appeared to be heading right for the group of golfers who filmed the incident Credit: X
Scottish Sun
03-05-2025
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- Scottish Sun
Terrifying moment plane crashes at iconic Riviera Country Club in shock emergency landing as golfers left stunned
THIS is the terrifying moment a plane crash lands in front of shocked golfers at the iconic Riviera Country Club. Dramatic footage captured the aircraft hurtling towards the golf course before chaotically bouncing along the busy fairway. 6 The dramatic moment a plane fails a landing at a prestigious golf club and almost crashes into golfers Credit: X 6 The plane was seen bouncing on the fairway several times before grinding to a halt Credit: X 6 An aerial shot shows how close the plane was to two sets of golfers who were teeing off Credit: BackGrid The small plane was seen coming in to land on a fairway at the course which is located in the affluent Pacific Palisades neighbourhood in California. Three people were on board at the time as the pilot tried to land on the iconic course. The first attempt to touch down saw the plane come in at a high speed before completely aborting the landing. Its wheels were just inches off the ground when the pilot veered up and continued to soar ahead. As the aircraft continued to encroach on the golf course the person filming quickly noticed it was now heading towards the green where a group of players were standing. In a frantic rush to avoid being hit, the camera operator jumped out of the way as the plane barrelled in just a few dozen feet away from them. The pilot was forced to touch the grass once again as the plane bounced off the top of a mound next to a bunker. It then crashed into the pavement which separated the course from the clubhouse. The huge impact left debris flying across the fairway. The pilot continued to wrestle with the out of control aircraft as it bounced several more times across the pristine course. ROUGH LANDING It was finally grounded as the plane skidded across the course and rounded another mound before it came to a stop next to a tee box. A team of golfers were seen watching on in shock as they went to check on the passengers. First responders rushed to golf course to check on those on board just after 1pm local time, according to CBS. No one was injured, the Los Angeles Fire Department confirmed. It is unclear exactly where the plane was scheduled to land but officials confirmed it had been diverted from Santa Monica Airport earlier in the day. This isn't the first time a round of golf has been disrupted by an incoming plane. Last August, footage captured the moment a plane narrowly misses a golfer who lining up to take his tee shot. A plane dramatically plummets past him and slams into a nearby shop. Plumes of smoke could be seen billowing from the small blue and white Piper PA28 plane as the traumatised golfer watches on in horror. Back in January 2024, a plane crash at a golf course resulted in two men being killed who were on board. 6 Golfers at the course were left in shock as they watched the crash landed take place just feet away from them Credit: X 6 Emergency officials rushed to the crash site shortly after the botched landing Credit: BackGrid
The Sun
03-05-2025
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- The Sun
Moment plane barrels towards golfers after crashing at iconic country club
THIS is the terrifying moment a plane crash lands in front of shocked golfers at the iconic Riviera Country Club. Dramatic footage captured the aircraft hurtling towards the golf course before chaotically bouncing along the busy fairway. 6 The dramatic moment a plane fails a landing at a prestigious golf club and almost crashes into golfers Credit: X 6 The plane was seen bouncing on the fairway several times before grinding to a halt Credit: X 6 An aerial shot shows how close the plane was to two sets of golfers who were teeing off Credit: BackGrid The small plane was seen coming in to land on a fairway at the course which is located in the affluent Pacific Palisades neighbourhood in California. Three people were on board at the time as the pilot tried to land on the iconic course. The first attempt to touch down saw the plane come in at a high speed before completely aborting the landing. Its wheels were just inches off the ground when the pilot veered up and continued to soar ahead. As the aircraft continued to encroach on the golf course the person filming quickly noticed it was now heading towards the green where a group of players were standing. In a frantic rush to avoid being hit, the camera operator jumped out of the way as the plane barrelled in just a few dozen feet away from them. The pilot was forced to touch the grass once again as the plane bounced off the top of a mound next to a bunker. It then crashed into the pavement which separated the course from the clubhouse. The huge impact left debris flying across the fairway. The pilot continued to wrestle with the out of control aircraft as it bounced several more times across the pristine course. It was finally grounded as the plane skidded across the course and rounded another mound before it came to a stop next to a tee box. A team of golfers were seen watching on in shock as they went to check on the passengers. First responders rushed to golf course to check on those on board just after 1pm local time, according to CBS. No one was injured, the Los Angeles Fire Department confirmed. It is unclear exactly where the plane was scheduled to land but officials confirmed it had been diverted from Santa Monica Airport earlier in the day. This isn't the first time a round of golf has been disrupted by an incoming plane. Last August, footage captured the moment a plane narrowly misses a golfer who lining up to take his tee shot. A plane dramatically plummets past him and slams into a nearby shop. Plumes of smoke could be seen billowing from the small blue and white Piper PA28 plane as the traumatised golfer watches on in horror. Back in January 2024, a plane crash at a golf course resulted in two men being killed who were on board. 6 Golfers at the course were left in shock as they watched the crash landed take place just feet away from them Credit: X 6 Emergency officials rushed to the crash site shortly after the botched landing Credit: BackGrid 6 At one point the plane appeared to be heading right for the group of golfers who filmed the incident Credit: X
