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Old 10th Sep 2021, 11:05
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Slightly more level-headed report here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-58475187

Which quotes most of their own statement at www.aerosuperbatics.com (although the pop-up only seems to appear once on your first visit):

Bournemouth Air FestivalOn Saturday 4th September 2021 one of our aircraft suffered technical difficulties during an air display at Bournemouth Air Festival.

Unfortunately, the aircraft was unable to maintain altitude and despite very difficult circumstances, a successful ditching was carried out into Poole Harbour.

Both pilot (David Barrell) and wingwalker (Kirsten Pobjoy) sustained minor injuries, received medical treatment in Poole Hospital and were released shortly thereafter.

We are conducting our own thorough investigation and currently liaising with the Civil Aviation Authority and the Air Accidents Investigation Branch.

We would like to extend our thanks to the RNLI, Coastguard, South-West Ambulance, Dorset Police, Poole Harbour Commissioners and all those who took part in the rescue of the two crew members aboard the aircraft.

We are also grateful to have received many dozens of messages from well-wishers and are placing the well-being of all of our staff as our top priority.

AeroSuperBatics
6th September 2021
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