Golden Valley
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| Elevation | 855 |
|---|---|
| Area | 204 |
| Zip code | 86413 |
| Population | 7,532 (2010) |
| Area code | 928 |
| Weather | 19°C, Wind S at 13 km/h, 14% Humidity |
| Local time | Sunday 00:03 |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 1527315 |
About Golden Valley
Golden Valley is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place in Mohave County, Arizona, United States. The population was 4,515 at the 2000 census.
'Kudos' for pilot who landed plane safely on A40 near Cheltenham
... The plane landed on the central reservation of the A40 Golden Valley, close to Churchdown, near Cheltenham after a suspected engine failure...
Light aircraft makes emergency landing on A40 near Cheltenham
... Emergency services are at the scene on the A40 Golden Valley close to the village of Churchdown, near Cheltenham...
Photos of 1900s Herefordshire life discovered hidden in cupboard
... Richard Jenkins rode around the Golden Valley area of the county taking pictures of weddings, births and celebrations...
Light aircraft makes emergency landing on A40 near Cheltenham
By Emma Elgee, Chloe Harcombe and Steve KnibbsBBC News
A Light Aircraft has made a Forced Landing on a main commuter road in Gloucestershire after a suspected engine failure.
Emergency services are at The Scene on the A40 Golden Valley close to The Village of Churchdown, near Cheltenham.
Gloucestershire Police are in attendance and confirmed the plane came down shortly before 18:00 BST.
A spokesperson for The Force said: " No-one was injured and it is understood that No Other vehicles were involved. "
It is understood people got out of the aircraft and made it to safety.
The Air Accidents Investigation Branch said an investigation had been launched.
Gloucestershire Airport director, Jason Ivey, said: " We Are aware that a pilot has had to perform an Emergency Landing on The Public highway due to a suspected engine failure.
" We Are currently investigating to find out What Happened and why.
" Our priority right now is to ensure everyone's well-being. "
Mr Ivey added that the plane was flying to Staverton, where it is normally based, and The Airport closed as a result of The Incident .
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The Bbc is not responsible for the content of external sites.The plane, which landed on the central reservation, has been moved to a layby where specialist aircraft recovery service will retrieve it.
Gloucestershire Police said: " We were called shortly before 18:00 BST with a report a Light Aircraft had landed on the A40 Golden Valley .
" Police remain at The Scene at This Time . "
National Highways South West said the A40 has reopened in both directions between the A417 and the M5 J11.
The Road was shut for over two hours after The Incident .
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