NewsWorld newsTenerifeTourists staying in holiday flats in the resort of Amarilla Golf, Tenerife were shocked when a small plane made an emergency landing metres from their accommodationRita Sobot Spain Correspondent and Joe Smith News Reporter19:18, 04 Jun 2026Updated 19:46, 04 Jun 2026Holidaymakers looked on in horror this afternoon as a light aircraft made a crash landing just yards from their accommodation.‌The small plane had been flying towards the nearby Tenerife South Airport when it got into mechanical difficulties and was forced to land.‌The pilot had no choice but to bring the plane down, aiming for side roads near residential and holiday flats in the resort of Amarilla Golf. The landing spot was also just a few hundred metres from the area's popular golf course.‌The shocking crash landing took place at 5pm today, and thankfully there have been no reports of any major injuries. It is understood both the pilot and co-pilot were unhurt but have been taken to hospital as a precaution for check-ups.The light aircraft had to make the emergency landing following a sudden loss of altitude after reportedly suffering an engine failure on approach to Tenerife South Airport. The plane came to rest at an intersection.‌Emergency services, including the Tenerife Fire Consortium, local police and medical teams arrived at the scene to assist the crew. An investigation is now underway to determine the technical cause of the flight failure.A spokesman for the emergency department said: "The ambulance crews dispatched by the SUC assessed the two occupants who exited the aircraft on their own and transferred them to a hospital for observation and further evaluation, although they do not appear to have serious injuries."Firefighters poured a foam mattress over the area to prevent the fuel spilled on the road from igniting. The accident did not affect pedestrians or other vehicles."Article continues belowFirefighters focused on controlling the fuel spill by pouring foam on the plane and road surface.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌HospitalsTenerifeBreaking NewsPlanes