Cozy MK IV accident near Gloucester, Outside the U.S., March 18, 2025
On March 18, 2025 at about 1:04 pm local time, a Cozy MK IV, registered GBYLZ, was substantially damaged in an accident during approach near Gloucester, Outside the U.S. (Gloucestershire Airport). It was a personal flight 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
- March 18, 2025 · about 1:04 pm local time
- Place
- Gloucester, United Kingdom · Gloucestershire Airport · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Cozy MK IV
- Registration
- GBYLZ · no longer on the register · serial PFA 159-12464
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · non-U.S. private rules
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Loss of engine power (total) during approach defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Lycoming O-360 (piston); 0 hours total
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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