Pictures show aftermath of light aircraft crash near Rochester Airport

Dramatic pictures show the aftermath of a plane crash that led to a pilot being taken to hospital ^[1].

The light aircraft came down in a wooded area in Rochester Road near Walderslade ^[2], between the Bridgewood Roundabout and Laker Road.

The aftermath of the plane crash which took place in Rochester Road

Police attended the scene shortly before 12.30pm on Wednesday after the four-seater Piper PA-28 crashed.

Two fire engines and ambulance crews also attended.

The only occupant of the plane, the pilot, was taken to Medway Maritime Hospital for further medical treatment.

The aircraft had taken off from Lydd Airport and was on its way to Rochester Airport.

Rochester Road was closed in both directions with officers redirecting traffic while emergency services were at the scene.

A specialist aircraft recovery unit removed the plane from the bushes

The pilot was taken to hospital after crash landing in a wooded area off Rochester Road

A specialist aircraft recovery unit arrived at about 4.30pm and began removing the plane from the bushes.

Within an hour it had been placed on a recovery truck and taken away, and the road reopened shortly after 6pm.

The light aircraft has reportedly been written off.

Rochester Airport confirmed to KentOnline on Wednesday that the incident will be subject to an investigation.

It has been reported to the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB), which has been approached for comment.

The plane was recovered from bushes. Picture: Luke Challinger

The wreckage being taken away

A spokesperson for the UK Civil Aviation Authority said: “We are aware of an incident in Rochester, Kent.

“The accident will be investigated by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch, and we will offer them help and support in any way we can.”