Overview

• Iain Stingmore, 58, crash-landed his small plane near Thorne Hill, Kent, after the canopy detached shortly after takeoff from Manston Airport.
• Paul Hollywood, in a helicopter lesson with Polar Helicopters, made an unscheduled landing to assist the injured pilot.
• Stingmore sustained minor injuries, including a bruised rib and leg cuts, and credited his flight training for his calm emergency response.
• Five fire engines and local residents quickly responded to the crash site to secure the area and assist with recovery efforts.
• Hollywood, who began helicopter training in 2022, has faced noise complaints from Ashford residents due to frequent flights near his home.