Emergency services called to reports of aircraft crash in Cornwall
Extensive searches of the area were carried out
Emergency services have been called out to reports of an aircraft crash in Cornwall.
Police, firefighters and ambulance crews all got the shout to Victoria, near the services, just before 3.30pm on Thursday afternoon (10th March).
Extensive searches were carried out of the area and information was gathered from partner agencies and air traffic control.
It was confirmed that the pilot had landed safely and was uninjured and so teams were stood down.
Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed that it appeared to be a call made in good faith but the aircraft had not crashed.
Officers said the pilot had been located and spoken to and it appears to have been a misunderstanding.
A spokesperson for Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service said: "At 15:24 fire control were contacted by the ambulance service who informed us of a reported aircraft crash near Cornwall Services, Victoria.
"Three appliances were mobilised from St Austell, St Dennis and Bodmin along with a rescue tender and 4x4 unit from Bodmin, a tactical commander from St Austell and tactical advisor from Liskeard.
"Crews are carrying out an extensive area search with police while fire control are attempting to gather information and intelligence from partner agencies and air traffic control."
They later added: "Crews have made contact with the pilot and have confirmed they have landed safely and are uninjured.
"All resources have now been stood down."