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Wreckage found in hunt for plane | |
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Coastguards searching for a plane missing off the Blackpool coast have found the wreckage of a light aircraft, Lancashire Police have said. | |
The emergency services were alerted after radar contact was lost with the plane, which is believed to have two males on board. | |
Three lifeboats, two coastguard teams and a military helicopter are involved in the operation. | Three lifeboats, two coastguard teams and a military helicopter are involved in the operation. |
Police said there was no news yet on those on board the aircraft. | |
A spokesman for Liverpool Maritime and Coastguard Agency described the aircraft as a Warrior PA28. | A spokesman for Liverpool Maritime and Coastguard Agency described the aircraft as a Warrior PA28. |
Foggy conditions | Foggy conditions |
It is understood there is currently fog in some north-western coastal areas. | |
The plane lost contact soon after 1700 GMT. It disappeared off radar about a mile from South Shore in Blackpool. | |
A spokesman for Lancashire Police said the aircraft was believed to have been travelling from Exeter to Blackpool. | |
The PA28 is a four-seater light aircraft often used for pilot training or private travel. | |
The single-engine aircraft is capable of speeds up to 146mph and has a range of 736 miles (1,185km). | The single-engine aircraft is capable of speeds up to 146mph and has a range of 736 miles (1,185km). |