When on vacation, the only thing I expect to see are stunning landscapes and a drink in my hand. However, these tourists got to see far more than that...and not necessarily in the pleasant sense. Instead, these tourists were left terrified as a plane crashes and burns directly in front of them at their resort.
Plane Crashes And Burns At Resort Leaving Tourists Terrified
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BBC reported that a small aircraft crashed at Whitecliff Bay Holiday Park on the Isle of Wight (off the southern coast of England) on Saturday, April 12. Luckily, the two passengers that were on board the aircraft are being treated for only minor injuries. However, with the injuries of the crash were minor, the impact was major.
Tourists stood terrified, mouths agape as the plane crashed into the resort, scraping a chimney before finally descending towards some hedges. People Magazine shared the accounts of one of the tourists who witnessed the crash. Terry Sloane admitted that "the plane appeared to lose power." Additionally, he shared that once the plane collided with the earth, "the two passengers popped the canopy pretty quickly and got out."
Besides the resort, the plane also made contact with a local woman's home. She shared that "the plane scraped her roof, causing large chunks of debris to scatter over her yard." However she mentioned that the pilot came over to check on her and her home after the incident and that she thought that was incredibly thoughtful of him.
Luckily All Is Well
Despite the aircraft sustaining substantial damage and catching fire, things turned out quite well. No locals or tourists were injured in the incident and the two plane passengers had only minor injuries. Additionally, the park did not need to close due to the incident. Furthermore, several civilians rushed over to help put out the fire and help the two passengers out of the plane.
All in all, after a plane crashes and burns at a resort, this is the best possible outcome of the scenario.
