Light Aircraft Crashes on A419 in Gloucestershire

A light aircraft crash-landed on the A419 in Gloucestershire at approximately 4:45 PM on August 27, narrowly avoiding serious injuries to the pilot and passenger. The plane, which reportedly stalled and nose-dived, came down near Aston Down Airfield between Cirencester and Stroud, leading to significant traffic disruptions. Dramatic images captured the shocked occupants in the cockpit, with debris scattered across the road and one wing missing from the aircraft. Emergency services, including the Great Western Air Ambulance, responded promptly but were stood down after confirming the occupants were not seriously injured. Gloucestershire Police confirmed that no other vehicles were involved in the incident and closed the road while emergency responders attended to the scene. Witness accounts describe the crash as a miraculous escape for the occupants of the powered glider.