In a heart-stopping incident at Goodwood Racecourse, jockeys Callum Rodriguez and Rossa Ryan narrowly avoided disaster when their plane was forced to make an emergency landing. The terrifying ordeal unfolded during a routine flight, leaving both riders shaken but unharmed.
A Close Call in the Skies
The small aircraft, carrying the two professional jockeys, encountered unexpected technical difficulties mid-flight. With quick thinking from the pilot, the plane was safely brought down on the grounds of the famous West Sussex racecourse.
Eyewitness Accounts
Spectators at Goodwood described the dramatic moment when the struggling aircraft appeared overhead. "It was clear something was wrong," said one onlooker. "The plane was flying much lower than normal, and you could hear the engine sputtering."
Emergency Response
Racecourse staff and emergency services rushed to the scene as the plane touched down. Both Rodriguez and Ryan were checked by medical personnel but were fortunately found to have no serious injuries.
The Aftermath
"We're just grateful to be alive," Rodriguez later commented. "It was a scary few minutes up there, but the pilot did an incredible job getting us down safely." Ryan added: "This really puts things in perspective. We'll both be taking some time to process what happened."
The incident has sparked discussions about safety protocols for jockeys traveling between race meetings. An investigation into the cause of the mechanical failure is underway.
