The pilot of an aircraft carrying 59 passengers made a mayday call shortly after taking off from East Midlands Airport.

The commercial aircraft was due to land in Edinburgh on January 28 and had four members of crew on board.

Before taking off the crew aboard the Flybe aircraft reported issues with the pressurisation system and had been speaking to their company's maintenance control team about the issue.

A report from the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) said that after a routine take off the crew experienced "physical air pressure sensations" shortly at around 9am.

This caused a rapid climb followed by a cabin altitude warning.

The report states that the crew "donned oxygen masks" as the aircraft began an emergency descent.

A mayday call was made to Air Traffic Control at this point by the 32-year-old pilot.

After the emergency descent was completed the cabin environment and welfare of the crew was discussed.

An announcement was also made via the PA system to alert passengers of the situation.

Due to good weather and sufficient fuel it was decided that the flight could continue to Edinburgh.

The mayday alert was then downgraded to possible assistance needed (PAN) and the airport fire service in Edinburgh were alerted of the situation.

Despite the concerns, the AAIB reported that the landing was uneventful and no one was injured as a result of the incident.

An investigation into the flight concluded that a hole in the lower lip of the rear baggage door seal had caused the loss in pressure.

The report concludes: "The aircraft suffered a cabin depressurisation during the climb caused by a hole in the rear baggage door seal.

"The crew carried out an emergency descent and continued to their destination."

The seal was changed and as a result there have been no further incidents with this aircraft.

A statement was taken from the commander of the aircraft by the fire chief and passengers were allowed to disembark shortly after.

A Flybe spokesperson said: "We are pleased to note that the report duly recognises that the crew immediately and efficiently implemented the required precautionary procedures necessary to ensure the continued safe operation of the aircraft and that the flight landed safely without further incident.

"Flybe crews are highly trained professionals and such procedures are reinforced on a regular basis with the safety of its passengers and crew remaining its highest priority at all times."