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Last Updated: Friday, 27 May, 2005, 18:53 GMT 19:53 UK
Chopper crash lands at airfield
The helicopter lying on its side
The pilot and a passenger were not hurt in the crash
A pilot and passenger had to be rescued from their helicopter after it crashed during landing at Withybush airfield near Haverfordwest on Friday.

The five-seater aircraft fell on its side after the heavy landing but neither person was injured.

Mid and West Wales Fire Service and an ambulance were called to the crash, which happened at about 1700 BST.

Both people had been helped to safety before emergency services arrived and neither needed hospital treatment.

The crews of two fire engines and an emergency tender made the helicopter safe.



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