Mid-air disaster narrowly avoided above Doncaster skies

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A mid-air disaster in the skies above Doncaster involving a helicopter and an ultra-light aircraft was only narrowly avoided.

An investigation revealed the chopper flew a short distance above the wing of a powered paraglider - a manoeuvre which can lead to a crash with 'possible fatal results'.

A report to the UK Airprox Board, which probes air safety incidents, said the move caused a down draft disturbance to the paramotor, an incident which has been known to cause sudden loss of altitude.

The incident took place 10 miles north of Doncaster Airport.
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