Emergency services scrambled to aircraft in distress in North Yorkshire

Emergency services were alerted after an aircraft called for help in North Yorkshire this afternoon (Saturday).

Firefighters were called to Leeds East Airport at Church Fenton at 3.13pm.

A North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said: “Crews from Selby, Tadcaster, York and Acomb responded to an aircraft in distress with a potential landing gear failure.

“Crews stood by at the aircraft’s landing point where it landed safely with no issues.

“Crews escorted the aircraft to the hanger and carried out a visual inspection.”