Update.
Just found these reports from the local radio station website:
Emergency services have rushed to help the pilot of a micro light aircraft, which has crashed north of Andreas.
It is understood the pilot got into difficulties during a short test flight and came down close to Bride.
A Royal Navy helicopter which was in the area and assisted at the scene.
The microlight had taken off from Andreas airfield for a short local flight.
The alarm was raised by the crew of a light aircraft which saw the stricken microlight and reported it to the authorities. Emergency services were all sent to the scene.
A Royal Navy helicopter which was on exercise in the area located the scene of the crash and put down nearby to help
There were two people on board - one has a broken leg and the other a broken wrist. They have been taken to hospital by ambulance.
Meanwhile an RAF helicopter was also diverted to help - but has now continued to RAF Valley. .
And:
Two men escaped with their lives after their microlight plane crash-landed near Andreas on Friday lunchtime.
It's understood the plane had been built from a kit by one of the men, who were taking it on a test circuit.
The aircraft had previously completed a first test flight without incident - but during the second, it's thought a sudden down-draft may have caused the plane to crash.
It's owner - a 71-year old aviation enthusiast - suffered multiple fractures. His test pilot was more seriously injured - with two broken legs and a possible fractured pelvis.
Both were taken to Noble's Hospital for treatment
Two military helicopters diverted to the scene to offer help.
Last edited by Ransman; 28th Apr 2007 at 08:22.