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| Rescuers search for crashed plane | Rescuers search for crashed plane |
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| A light aircraft has crashed into the sea off the coast of Robin Hoods Bay in North Yorkshire. | A light aircraft has crashed into the sea off the coast of Robin Hoods Bay in North Yorkshire. |
| The alarm was raised at 1620 BST after what is thought to be a two-seater plane was seen plummeting into the sea. | The alarm was raised at 1620 BST after what is thought to be a two-seater plane was seen plummeting into the sea. |
| A major rescue operation involving three helicopters, two lifeboats and coastguard teams is under way. | A major rescue operation involving three helicopters, two lifeboats and coastguard teams is under way. |
| Humber Coastguard said one person was on board the plane, which transmitted a Mayday message. A large object has been found in the water. | Humber Coastguard said one person was on board the plane, which transmitted a Mayday message. A large object has been found in the water. |
| Mike Puplett, watch manager for Humber Coastguard, said underwater search teams were working "to identify the object". | |
| "It's a grim discovery." | |
| Debris including carpet and a shoe was found about an hour after the plane crashed. | |
| Mr Puplett told BBC News: "We took several 999 calls from members of the public at about 1620 BST this afternoon. | |
| "They all came from the Robin Hood's Bay area and they all reported seeing a light aircraft falling and plummeting into the sea very close to to the shore." |