A plane was forced to perform an emergency landing in a field near Bristol after experiencing "technical difficulties" mid-flight.
The dramatic landing was made after a member of the public reported seeing a light aircraft in difficulty above Portishead .
Minutes later, the plane landed in a field next to the hamlet of Sheepway near Portbury.
Both the pilot and a passenger were unharmed in the crash.
A police spokesman said: "At 11.45am, we received a call from a member of the public in Portishead reporting a light aircraft in difficulty.
"Shortly afterwards the plane performed an emergency landing in a field in the Avonmouth area.
"The pilot and passenger were unharmed.
"It is understood the aircraft experienced technical difficulties.
"The Air Accident Investigation Branch has been informed."
The Air Accidents Investigation Branch has said a decision on whether to open an investigation has not been made yet.
A spokesperson added: "An incident involving a light aircraft near Bristol was reported to us this morning. We are awaiting further information."
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