Amateur-built Twister accident near Abingdon, Gb, May 14, 2017
On May 14, 2017 at about 1:30 pm local time, a amateur-built Twister, registered GJINX, was substantially damaged in an accident during maneuvering (aerobatics) near Abingdon (Raf Abingdon airport). It was an air show or air race flight under non-U.S. private rules. 1 person was seriously injured. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- May 14, 2017 · about 1:30 pm local time
- Place
- Abingdon, United Kingdom · Raf Abingdon · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was seriously injured.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Amateur-built Twister
- Registration
- GJINX · no longer on the register · serial LAA 329-15102
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Air show or air race flight · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On May 14, 2017, at 1330 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Silence model Twister single-engine airplane, United Kingdom registration G-JINX, serial number LAA 329-15102, was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a loss of engine power during an airshow performance over Royal Air Force (RAF) Station Abingdon (EGUD), located near Abingdon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. The pilot, the sole occupant, was seriously injured.The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the United Kingdom Government. Further information may be obtained from: Department for Transport Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) Farnborough House Berkshire Copse Road Aldershot, Hampshire GU11 2HH, United Kingdom Phone: +44 (0) 1252 510300 Fax: +44 (0) 1252 376999 E-mail: investigations@aaib.gov.uk Webpage: http://www.aaib.gov.uk This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB).
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Loss of engine power (partial) during maneuvering (aerobatics) defining event
The aircraft
- Maximum gross weight: 926 lb
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Departed from: EGUD Oxfordshire
- Destination: EGUD Oxfordshire
- Flight plan: none
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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