Wedding rings, false teeth, a trombone and a large canvas painting are among some of the unusual items left behind on planes, according to a survey from flight comparison site, Skyscanner.

Many of the things left on board could cause a few blushes when trying to retrieve the lost items...

Many of the things left on board could cause a few blushes when trying to retrieve the lost items, while the person who left their false teeth could have problems trying to communicate their loss in the first place.

In addition to the usual books, CDs and sunglasses, five people had even walked off the plane without their wedding rings while one admitted to leaving underwear – whether the same person left both items behind is unclear, but it could have left them with some explaining to do when they got back home.

The poll of over 700 people also reveals that a third of items left behind are worth over €128, including cameras (three per cent), iPads (three per cent) and consoles (two per cent).

While leaving behind high-value items can be costly if uninsured, other losses could cause even greater stress.

An unfortunate five per cent said they had left behind their passports or travel documents, while an unlucky two per cent had left their child’s favoured toy behind, likely leading to a temper tantrum and tears later on.

In total, two-thirds of plane passengers have accidently left something on a plane.

Books were the most common item to be left behind (18 per cent) followed by mobile phones (nine per cent), a magazine or newspaper (eight per cent) and an item of clothing (eight per cent).

Sam Poullain, Skyscanner spokesman, commented:

“Having left my iPad behind on a plane recently, I know how easy it is to do and the frustration and hassle it causes, although it could have been a more awkward conversation with the airline had I lost one of the more embarrassing items our survey revealed. While most can be recovered or replaced, some things are irreplaceable, regardless of the cost.

“Losing your child’s favourite toy, for instance, could be a disaster and is the last thing you want when heading off on holiday.”

The items most commonly left behind on a plane

Book (18 per cent)
Mobile phone (nine per cent)
Magazine/newspaper (eight per cent)
Clothes (eight per cent)
Glasses/sunglasses (eight per cent)
Headphones (six per cent)
Passport/identity documents (five per cent)
Camera (three per cent)
iPad (three per cent)
Food (three per cent)

And some of the more unusual items ...

Wedding ring
Stuffed mouse
Trombone
Underwear
Top hat
False teeth
Canvas painting
Clock
Fridge
A child’s dental brace

• Skyscanner is a travel search site providing instant online comparisons for millions of flights on over a thousand airlines, from flights to South Africa to flights to New York, as well as car hire, hotels and holidays.