Vans RV7 accident near Little Bassetts Farm, Bentwood, Gb, August 9, 2020
On August 9, 2020 at about 2:55 pm local time, a Vans RV7, registered GCGJN, was substantially damaged in an accident during maneuvering near Little Bassetts Farm, Bentwood. It was flown under non-U.S. private rules. No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved.
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
- August 9, 2020 · about 2:55 pm local time
- Place
- Little Bassetts Farm, Bentwood, United Kingdom
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Vans RV7
- Registration
- GCGJN · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. private rules
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Loss of control in flight during maneuvering defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Not recorded
The flight
- Departed from: North Weald Airport, Epping Forest
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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