An aircraft carrying out a private pleasure flight over the Isle of Wight has crash landed upside down at Sandown Airport this afternoon (Saturday).
The aeroplane came to land at around 13:40 when emergency services were altered to the unusual incident.
Crews from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service are on scene as well as paramedics and police.
UPDATE @ 14:45 – The private plane, a STARLET SA500, is believed to have been visiting the Island for a day trip when the pilot made the stop at Sandown AirPort.
Fire crews are on scene dowsing the single-seater aircraft to ensure any potential fuel spill does not result in a blaze.
It has been said that a safe landing was initially had, however, soon after a strong gust of wind took hold of the planes wing and flipped it.
The emergency is not as extreme as once thought, with police and fire crews already standing down.
Island Echo understands that pilot suffered minor injuries including cuts and bruising.
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