AAIB Report: Bristell NG5 Speed Wing, G-STEL

19.3.2026

  | Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs

 Fatal accident involving a Bristell NG5 Speed Wing, near Gordon, Berwickshire, 20 May 2025 


Shortly after takeoff from Nether Huntlywood Airfield for a planned flight to Kingsmuir Airfield, the pilot turned right and seemed to fly a pattern to attempt a landing back at the departure airfield. As he positioned the aircraft for landing, he appeared to enter cloud and lose control of the aircraft, rapidly entering a spiral descent from which he did not recover. The aircraft struck the ground, and the pilot was fatally injured.

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https://www.gov.uk/government/news/aaib-report-bristell-ng5-speed-wing-g-stel