Overview
- Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said it was called at 1:40pm to reports of a helicopter making an emergency landing in a field off Kilworth Drive in Lostock, Bolton.
- Four fire engines and a technical rescue unit attended and made the aircraft and surrounding area safe, remaining on scene for about 45 minutes.
- An air ambulance was deployed around 1:45pm, and flight‑tracking data showed a Greater Manchester Police helicopter over the area.
- Eyewitnesses on social media described the aircraft as “spinning out” and “falling from the sky” before coming down in the field.
- Local outlets reported a suspected engine issue and said the pilot was believed to be unharmed, but authorities have not confirmed the cause or any injuries.