Cessna F172 accident near East Yorkshire, Gb, October 11, 2018
On October 11, 2018 at about 7:30 pm local time, a Cessna F172, registered GBGSV, was destroyed in an accident near East Yorkshire. It was flown under non-U.S. private rules. 2 people were killed.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- October 11, 2018 · about 7:30 pm local time
- Place
- East Yorkshire, United Kingdom
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people were killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Cessna F172 N
- Registration
- GBGSV · no longer on the register · serial 1830
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On November 10, 2018, about 1930 hours universal coordinated time, a Reims Cessna F172N, United Kingdom registration G-BGSV, impacted a field near East Yorkshire, United Kingdom. The two occupants on-board were fatally injured. The flight origin and destination have not been determined.The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB). This report is for informational purposes and contains information released by or obtained from the government of the United Kingdom. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Air Accidents Investigation Branch Farnborough House Berkshire Copse Road Aldershot, Hampshire GU11 2HH, United Kingdom Tel: +44(0) 1252 510300 Website: http://www.aaib.gov.uk Email: enquiries@aaib.gov.uk
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
- Unknown or undetermined during unknown defining event
The aircraft
- Maximum gross weight: 2,299 lb
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Lycoming O-320-H2AD (piston); 0 hours total
- Not recorded
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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