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A significant emergency response was triggered after a helicopter crash-landed in a field just outside a major UK city.
The aircraft came down this afternoon in the countryside near Bolton, Greater Manchester.
It is reported that the aircraft, referred to as a “gyrocopter,” encountered difficulties during its flight.
The pilot, a man in his 60s, received medical attention at the site of the crash.
Eyewitnesses on social media described seeing the aircraft “spinning out” and “falling from the sky.”
An air ambulance and another helicopter are believed to have responded to the incident.
Fire crews quickly arrived shortly after the gyrocopter crashed.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) stated: “At 1:40 PM on Thursday (November 13), four fire engines from Bolton Central, Eccles, and Atherton fire stations, along with the technical rescue unit from Leigh fire station, were dispatched following reports of a helicopter making an emergency landing in a field off Kilworth Drive, Lostock.
“Firefighters secured the aircraft and the surrounding area in collaboration with partners and were on-site for approximately 45 minutes.”
Greater Manchester Police commented: “At around 1:25 PM today (Thursday, November 13, 2025), we received reports of a gyrocopter crash on Kilworth Drive in Lostock, Bolton.
“Officers arrived at the location and found the pilot – a man in his 60s. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported.
“It is believed that this was a forced landing rather than a crash. Air accident investigators are currently looking into the incident.
Witnesses observed the gyrocopter descending rapidlyCredit: Refer to source
What happened during the helicopter incident near Bolton?
A gyrocopter crash-landed in a field near Bolton, leading to a significant emergency response. The pilot, a man in his 60s, was unharmed, and it is believed that the landing was forced rather than a crash.
Was the pilot injured in the crash?
No injuries have been reported for the pilot following the incident.
Which emergency services responded to the incident?
An air ambulance, another helicopter, and fire crews from multiple fire stations responded to the scene.
