Pilot safe after microlight suffers engine failure over Co Down

A light aircraft has made an emergency landing after suffering engine failure over Co Down.

The microlight landed in a field close to Moate Road, between Newtownards and Comber.

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The Police Service of Northern Ireland said the pilot and passenger were “safe and well”.

Emergency services are at the scene awaiting the arrival of air accident investigators.

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