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A helicopter has crashed at Bournemouth Airport with two people onboard. | |
Emergency services were called to the Dorset airport at 1639 BST after reports the aircraft had come down in long grass and short of the runway. | Emergency services were called to the Dorset airport at 1639 BST after reports the aircraft had come down in long grass and short of the runway. |
Police, fire and ambulance services were on the scene and reported that two people were onboard but unhurt. | |
The BBC understands that the helicopter came down to the south east of the threshold of runway 26, within the airport perimeter. | |
The pilot called the control tower after hitting the ground to say those on board were well. | |
Unconfirmed reports suggested the aircraft was a Robinson R22, a two-seat helicopter frequently used for training. | Unconfirmed reports suggested the aircraft was a Robinson R22, a two-seat helicopter frequently used for training. |
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