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Pilot Unharmed After Helicopter Crash-Lands in Bolton Field
13 Nov
Summary
- Helicopter experienced trouble over Greater Manchester
- Pilot performed emergency landing in rural area near Beaumont Road
- Eyewitnesses reported seeing aircraft 'spinning out' and 'falling from the sky'
Earlier today, on November 13, 2025, a helicopter experienced technical difficulties while flying over Greater Manchester. The pilot was forced to perform an emergency landing in a rural area near Beaumont Road in the Lostock region of Bolton.
Eyewitnesses on social media reported seeing the aircraft "spinning out" and "falling from the sky" before it crash-landed in a nearby field. Emergency services, including firefighters and an air ambulance, were quickly dispatched to the scene around 1:45 pm.
Fortunately, the pilot was able to safely land the helicopter and free himself from the aircraft. There have been no reports of any injuries sustained during the incident. The cause of the helicopter's technical issues is still under investigation by the relevant authorities.
