A group of five jockeys heading to the Glorious Goodwood event had a frightening experience as their plane had to make an emergency landing due to engine trouble. The jockeys, Rowan Scott, Callum Rodriguez, PJ McDonald, Tom Eaves, and Jack Garritty, were flying from Yorkshire to West Sussex but had to turn back mid-flight, causing them to miss their scheduled rides at the prestigious racing fixture.
The incident occurred when one of the engines on their two-engined aircraft failed, leading to a loud bang and necessitating an immediate return to Bagby Airfield near Thirsk. Despite the tense situation, the experienced pilot managed to safely land the plane. Rowan Scott, one of the jockeys on board, described the moments of panic and relief during the ordeal.
The journey from Bagby to the Goodwood Estate, where the event was taking place, is a considerable distance of 286 miles by road, prompting many jockeys from the north to opt for air travel. Scott expressed gratitude for the pilot’s skill in handling the emergency but admitted that the incident left them all shaken.
The jockeys’ agent, Niall Hannity, praised the pilot’s quick thinking and expertise in safely bringing the plane back to the airfield. Despite missing their rides at the event, the priority was the safety of the jockeys, who were unharmed but understandably shaken by the unexpected turn of events.
Reflecting on the incident, Scott mentioned that it was his first and last time flying in a private plane, highlighting the impact of the harrowing experience on their future travel decisions. The jockeys, although disappointed to miss their races, were grateful to have landed safely and were able to share their experiences with relief.
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