The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) are calling for witnesses to come forward after two aircraft landed on a busy beach in Cornwall. The incident occurred last weekend (Saturday 28 July) at Par Sands Beach, where families, horse riders and dog walkers were enjoying their summer evening when they were abruptly interrupted by the two microlights.
The pilots were seen landing extremely close to other beach-goers, causing a horse to bolt and throw its rider. The rider suffered a broken collar bone and ribs in the fall, prompting emergency services from both HM Coastguard and the South Western Ambulance service to respond.
The CAA has issued an urgent appeal to identify two individuals and has asked anyone with any relevant information to step forward. Suzanne Keenan from the UK Civil Aviation Authorities Investigation and Enforcement Team said: "It was a hot, fine, and dry day and the beach was reportedly very busy during the microlight landings.
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"I would urge anyone with any information, including the pilots themselves, to get in touch with the Civil Aviation Authority. Of particular interest would be any photographs or videos of the incident so that the details of what happened to cause the horse riders injuries can be established."
The CAA added: "The Civil Aviation Authority is asking that anyone who knows either of the two individuals involved, or has any other information that they think could be useful, to contact them as soon as possible at [email protected]."
