Unexpected visitor as plane makes emergency landing at Ascot

The light aircraft made an emergency landing on the jumps course at AscotCredit: Edward Whitaker

Plenty of equine stars have drawn comparisons to aeroplanes at Ascot down the years but it was a real one that took centre stage on Saturday as a light aircraft made an emergency landing on the jumps course.

Firefighters were called to the racecourse as the aircraft made the unexpected arrival at around 6.45pm.

All four passengers were safely disembarked and Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed there was no sign of a fire.

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Mark ScullyRacing Post Reporter

Published on 31 July 2016inNews

Last updated 14:40, 31 July 2016

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