Yorkshire Air Ambulance issues statement after rumours over sudden emergency landing

Rumours and unconfirmed media reports from some outlets suggested one of the helicopters had “come down very quickly” over either Teesside Airport or near Doncaster. It is thought the rumours began when people spotted the helicopter had come to ground quickly while tracking it on FlightRadar, a site where users can track the movements of planes and helicopters.

However, a statement from Yorkshire Air Ambulance posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, said the helicopter landed due to an emergency light which came in the cockpit. It said it was a precautionary measure and everyone on board was okay.

The pilot made a “swift and safe landing” and the helicopter is now being looked over by an engineer so the crew can continue saving lives.

The statement said: “We are aware of scaremongering reports currently circulating in some media outlets about HM99 having to make an emergency landing earlier this evening and unfortunately these have been published without being checked with us first. Apologies to anyone who has seen them.

"Our crew and helicopter are fine - the pilot made a swift and safe landing after a warning light came on in the cockpit. The helicopter is now waiting for an engineer to check it over. The safety of our crew will always be our priority. Thanks to everyone for their concern.”