Emergency services have been called to an incident in Port Erin.
Coastguard teams and a helicopter, police and ambulance crews have been called to Bradda Head as well as fire crews and Peel and Port St Mary lifeboats.
One bystander took a photo of smoke rising from the headland, while another posted video footage of the smoke to social media.
A number of people say they saw a small aircraft come down nearby.
Police are asking people to avoid the area, but no further details have yet been released.
No power in Santon or Mount Murray again
Severe gales and heavy rain expected tomorrow
More sailings setting off early tonight and tomorrow
Man passes away in Ballamodha RTC
Post Office suspends its two day delivery guarantee
Manx Care doesn't have a list of operations postponed because of cost-cutting measures
ManxSPCA needs your help re-homing kittens!
Consultation session on Laxey Wheel called off
