About Emergency Landing
An emergency landing is a prioritised landing made by an aircraft in response to an emergency containing an imminent or ongoing threat to the safety and operation of the aircraft or involving a sudden need for a passenger or crew on board to be on land, such as a medical emergency.
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By Emma Elgee, Chloe Harcombe and Steve KnibbsBBC News
A Light Aircraft has made a Forced Landing on a main commuter road in Gloucestershire after a suspected engine failure.
Emergency services are at The Scene on the A40 Golden Valley close to The Village of Churchdown, near Cheltenham.
Gloucestershire Police are in attendance and confirmed the plane came down shortly before 18:00 BST.
A spokesperson for The Force said: " No-one was injured and it is understood that No Other vehicles were involved. "
It is understood people got out of the aircraft and made it to safety.
The Air Accidents Investigation Branch said an investigation had been launched.
Gloucestershire Airport director, Jason Ivey, said: " We Are aware that a pilot has had to perform an Emergency Landing on The Public highway due to a suspected engine failure.
" We Are currently investigating to find out What Happened and why.
" Our priority right now is to ensure everyone's well-being. "
Mr Ivey added that the plane was flying to Staverton, where it is normally based, and The Airport closed as a result of The Incident .
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The Bbc is not responsible for the content of external sites.The plane, which landed on the central reservation, has been moved to a layby where specialist aircraft recovery service will retrieve it.
Gloucestershire Police said: " We were called shortly before 18:00 BST with a report a Light Aircraft had landed on the A40 Golden Valley .
" Police remain at The Scene at This Time . "
National Highways South West said the A40 has reopened in both directions between the A417 and the M5 J11.
The Road was shut for over two hours after The Incident .
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