A SUSPECTED Tiger Moth aircraft was forced to crash-land in a field after reported engine failure.
The aircraft, believed to be a Tiger Moth, was forced to land in a field near the A354 on Thursday September 10, while returning to Compton Abbas Airfield.
It remains in the field awaiting recovery on Monday.
A member of the public, who did not wish to be identified, said they believed the aircraft had suffered engine failure.
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They believed the aircraft was carrying an additional passenger on an experience flight.
The aircraft was believed to have taken off from Compton Abbas before potentially flying around and aiming to return to the airfield.
Both people on board survived and were not injured.
The individual said that the people in the plane were 'extremely' lucky to have escaped without injury, as the planes can sometimes flip when landing in difficult circumstances.
Describing the plane, The Royal Air Force Museum said: "The Tiger Moth is arguably the world's most famous training aircraft. It was originally developed from the earlier Gipsy Moth."
"With the pre-war expansion of the RAF there was a great need for training aircraft. This led to a gradual increase in numbers.
"Eventually, over 8,800 Tiger Moths were built. The DH82 was officially retired from service in 1959 but many still fly in civilian hands."
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