Land's End Airport in St Just, Cornwall, has been closed after a light aircraft crash landed on its runway, prompting a major emergency response. The incident occurred at 11:55am on July 9, 2026, and has led to flight cancellations and delays.
Incident Details
Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed they received a report that a light aircraft, believed to be travelling from Devon, crashed after landing. Two occupants were on board. Fire services attended the scene, and police confirmed that no injuries were reported.
Airport Operations Affected
The airport remains closed as emergency services deal with the incident. Land's End Airport primarily handles SkyBus flights to and from the Isles of Scilly, according to CornwallLive. Passengers are advised to check for updates on flight status.
Investigation Underway
The Air Accident Investigation Branch has been informed and will investigate the cause of the crash. A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said: "At 11.55am today, 9 July, police received a report that a light aircraft had crashed after landing at Land’s End Airport, St Just. The plane, believed to have been travelling from Devon, had two occupants on board. No serious injuries are reported at this time. The fire service is in attendance. The incident remains ongoing. The Air Accident Investigation Branch has been informed."
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