Date:	Friday 10 May 2024
Time:	c. 11:32
Type:	Yakovlev Yak-18T
Owner/operator:	Trustee of: Teshka Aviation
Registration:	G-YAKJ
MSN:	01-33
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Aircraft damage:	Substantial
Category:	Accident
Location:	Eldroth, near Austwick, North Yorkshire -   United Kingdom
Phase:	En route
Nature:	Private
Departure airport:	Tatenhill Airport (EGBM)
Destination airport:	Warton Airport (WRT/EGNO)
Confidence Rating:	Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources

Narrative:
The aircraft, a Yakovlev Yak-18T, Registration G-YAKJ, sustained substantial damage after a noseover during a forced landing in a field in Eldroth, North Yorkshire due to engine issues.
The sole occupant received minor injuries.

1. https://www.cravenherald.co.uk/news/24313030.pilot-escapes-minor-injuries-crash-landing-field/
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?
2. Yorkshire Ambulance Service: https://www.yas.nhs.uk/news/media-releases/media-releases-2024/
3. Yorkshire Fire and Rescue: https://www.northyorksfire.gov.uk/incident/2024-05-10-incident-summary-for-day-shift-friday-10th-may/
4. https://www.airport-data.com/aircraft/G-YAKJ.html
5. https://www.flightaware.com/live/flight/GYAKJ
6. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eldroth

This Yakovlev Yak-18T was built in 1993, and was first registered in Hungary as HA-YAJ. The aircraft was first registered in the UK as G-YAKJ on 4 June 2013, being sold on to its second (and current) owner on 5 September 2013. As at 17 July 2023, G-YAKJ had accumulated a total of 1,594 flying hours on the airframe

@yappapp Light Aircraft Overturns into Field, Emergency Services Rush to Scene A light aircraft incident occurred today near #Austwick, North Yorkshire, with the pilot escaping with minor injuries. Emergency services were called to the scene at around 11:45 am after reports of a small plane collision. The North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (NYFRS) confirmed that upon arrival, they found the aircraft overturned in a field. The pilot had already exited the aircraft by the time fire crews arrived. The NYFRS statement indicates the pilot sustained slight injuries, though the extent is unknown. Firefighters remained at the scene to assist other agencies before departing. The cause of the incident is currently under investigation by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB). fb.watch/r_0MViMjkv/ #fyp #yappapp #planecrash ♬ original sound - YappApp

G-YAKJ: Yakolev Yak-18T at Wellesbourne Mountford, Warwickshire (EGBW), 30 May 2021

Date/time	Contributor	Updates
10-May-2024 22:54	Geno	Added
10-May-2024 23:33	vasilf	Updated [Embed code]
11-May-2024 06:06	ASN	Updated [[Embed code]]
11-May-2024 11:12	Aerossurance	Updated [Location, Phase, Nature, Embed code, Narrative]
11-May-2024 19:25	Dr. John Smith	Updated [Operator, Location, Source, Embed code, Narrative, Category]
11-May-2024 19:26	ASN	Updated [Operator]