Jodel D.117A G-AZII at Pilmoor.
On 1st August 1973 this aircraft was being flown from Ashbourne to Wombleton with the pilot following railway lines as his way of navigating. While in the Vale of York he lost his barings so force landed in a field near Pilmoor railway junction at 14.20hrs to ask a signalman for directions. With this obtained he resumed his journey. The aircraft was owned by Staffordshire Light Aircraft Club at the time of the incident.
Pilot - Name unknown.