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Light Aircraft Carrying Five Jockeys Makes Emergency Landing After Engine Failure

The riders missed their booked Goodwood mounts despite landing safely

Overview

  • The twin-engine light aircraft departed Bagby Airfield near Thirsk but turned back mid-flight when one engine cut out.
  • Debris from the failing engine struck the fuselage during descent, producing a second loud bang before touchdown.
  • PJ McDonald, Callum Rodriguez, Rowan Scott, Tom Eaves and Jack Garrity were all confirmed uninjured.
  • All five jockeys were withdrawn from their scheduled mounts on day four of the Glorious Goodwood festival.
  • The aircraft operator and aviation authorities have opened an inquiry into the engine malfunction.