Helicopter Lands in Field After Descending Rapidly

A helicopter pilot in his 60s executed an emergency landing in a field near Lostock, Greater Manchester, after experiencing difficulties in the air, described by witnesses as ‘spinning’ before falling. The incident occurred around 1:25 PM on Thursday, with no injuries reported. Greater Manchester Police confirmed it was a forced landing rather than a crash, and air accident investigators are looking into the situation. Fire crews secured the area for approximately 45 minutes after being called to the scene.

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