Anniversary Statement: Europa XS, G-BZNY
What was announced
Fatal accident, Sherburn-in-Elmet Airfield, North Yorkshire, 2 November 2025
Key points, in the publisher's words
- This statement provides an update on the AAIB investigation into the loss of control of Europa XS, G-BZNY, during takeoff on 2 November 2025.
- Immediately after takeoff, the aircraft pitched up into a high nose up attitude. The aircraft departed controlled flight and struck the ground on the airfield.
- The investigation into this accident is well advanced and the final report will be issued in due course.
Who and where
UK bodies of power
- Air Accidents Investigation Branch (other) · more news
Where this sits in the 10 levels of power
Topics, as GOV.UK files them: Air accidents and serious incidents.
Receipt
- Original: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/anniversary-statement-europa-xs-g-bzny
- Published 2026-11-02 09:57:32 UTC
- Read by this site 2026-11-02 10:00:05 UTC from GOV.UK
- Saved copy: receipt 6591, with its SHA-256 fingerprint
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