AAIB investigation to EV-97 teamEurostar UK, G-CDNM

Ground strike during an engine failure after takeoff demonstration, Athey’s Moor Airfield, Northumberland, 11 May 2025

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 12 March 2026

• Category: Sport aviation and balloons
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 11 May 2025
• Aircraft type: EV-97 teamEurostar UK
• Location: Athey’s Moor Airfield, Northumberland
• Registration: G-CDNM

During an instructional demonstration of an engine failure after takeoff (EFATO) the right wingtip of an EV-97 teamEurostar contacted the ground. The aircraft yawed and slid across the ground with the landing gear collapsing. Both occupants vacated the aircraft with no serious injuries.

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Published 12 March 2026