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False alarm over 'aircraft crash' False alarm over 'aircraft crash'
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Reports that a light aircraft had crashed into the Moray Firth have been described as "a false alarm with good intent".Reports that a light aircraft had crashed into the Moray Firth have been described as "a false alarm with good intent".
A search was sparked after a member of the public reported a crash off Nairn in the Highlands.A search was sparked after a member of the public reported a crash off Nairn in the Highlands.
Another person reported seeing someone in the water.Another person reported seeing someone in the water.
Northern Constabulary said a search found no trace of debris and the witness confirmed that what he had actually seen was a floating log.Northern Constabulary said a search found no trace of debris and the witness confirmed that what he had actually seen was a floating log.
A police spokesman said: "Extensive enquiries were carried out which confirmed that the only light aircraft in the Nairn area at that time landed safely at Inverness shortly afterwards and reported a routine flight without incident."A police spokesman said: "Extensive enquiries were carried out which confirmed that the only light aircraft in the Nairn area at that time landed safely at Inverness shortly afterwards and reported a routine flight without incident."
A Sea King helicopter, from nearby RAF Lossiemouth, two lifeboats and a coastguard rescue team had been involved in the search, but found no trace of wreckage. No aircraft had been reported missing.A Sea King helicopter, from nearby RAF Lossiemouth, two lifeboats and a coastguard rescue team had been involved in the search, but found no trace of wreckage. No aircraft had been reported missing.
Aberdeen Coastguard confirmed emergency services had received a 999 call just before 1700 BST.Aberdeen Coastguard confirmed emergency services had received a 999 call just before 1700 BST.
A spokesman said: "A 999 call just said a light aircraft had been seen going down near the Nairn harbour, with possible persons in the water."A spokesman said: "A 999 call just said a light aircraft had been seen going down near the Nairn harbour, with possible persons in the water."