Investigation launched after light aircraft crash in Eccles
The small plane came down close to the M62.
Police have launched a joint investigation with the civil aviation authority after a light aircraft crashed near the M62 in Eccles.
The small plane came down on farm land with four passengers on board just before 9.40am on Saturday (9th September), shortly after take-off from Barton Airport.
One man suffered a minor head injury and a serious arm injury and another man suffering serious cut to the head which was not life threatening.
The ambulance service attended and treated the injured at the scene. Two men were taken to hospital for treatment and have since been released.
Senior Investigating Officer, Sergeant Lee Westhead from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Police have now recovered the plane pending examination and I would like to thank the local community for their patience during recovery efforts.
“A joint investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident is now underway by the Serious Collision Investigation Unit and the Civil Aviation Authority.
“I am keen to speak to anyone who witnessed any part of the incident or anyone with any information.”
Anyone with information is asked to get in touch with police on 0161 856 4741 or 101, quoting incident number 669 of 09/09/17. You can do this anonymously on 0800 555 111 through the independent charity Crimestoppers.