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| False alarm over 'aircraft crash' | False alarm over 'aircraft crash' |
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| Reports that a light aircraft had crashed into the Moray Firth have been described as "a false alarm with good intent". | |
| A search was sparked after a member of the public reported a crash off Nairn in the Highlands. | |
| Another person reported seeing someone in the water. | Another person reported seeing someone in the water. |
| Northern Constabulary said a search found no trace of debris and the witness confirmed that what he had actually seen was a floating log. | Northern Constabulary said a search found no trace of debris and the witness confirmed that what he had actually seen was a floating log. |
| A police spokesman said: "Extensive enquiries were carried out which confirmed that the only light aircraft in the Nairn area at that time landed safely at Inverness shortly afterwards and reported a routine flight without incident." | |
| A Sea King helicopter, from nearby RAF Lossiemouth, two lifeboats and a coastguard rescue team had been involved in the search, but found no trace of wreckage. No aircraft had been reported missing. | A Sea King helicopter, from nearby RAF Lossiemouth, two lifeboats and a coastguard rescue team had been involved in the search, but found no trace of wreckage. No aircraft had been reported missing. |
| Aberdeen Coastguard confirmed emergency services had received a 999 call just before 1700 BST. | Aberdeen Coastguard confirmed emergency services had received a 999 call just before 1700 BST. |
| A spokesman said: "A 999 call just said a light aircraft had been seen going down near the Nairn harbour, with possible persons in the water." | A spokesman said: "A 999 call just said a light aircraft had been seen going down near the Nairn harbour, with possible persons in the water." |