Four members of the Ulster Flying Club have survived a plane crash in Florida.

The private aircraft lost power while approaching the airport in St Petersburg on Monday.

Two men, Grant Jordon and Al Ryan, are in a serious but stable condition in hospital.

While two others, including a teenage girl, suffered minor injuries.

It is understood three of those on board are Northern Irish, while the fourth is Irish.

Chairman of the Ulster Flying Club is John Hughes. He says they were lucky - but he is praising the piloting skills of Mr Jordon.