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AAIB Confirms Aerobatics Before Fatal Thorganby Cessna Crash

In its anniversary update the AAIB verified that the Cessna performed aerobatic manoeuvres north of Breighton Airfield before a fatal steep descent near Thorganby, with a full report due later this year.

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Overview

  • The AAIB announced on July 28, 2025 that the two-seater Cessna FRA150L executed aerobatic manoeuvres north of Breighton Airfield prior to the crash.
  • Investigators confirmed the aircraft entered a steep descent and impacted a field near Thorganby, killing pilot Matthew Bird, 21, and passenger Oliver Dawes, 24.
  • The inquiry remains open as the Air Accidents Investigation Branch continues gathering evidence ahead of its final report.
  • The update coincided with the one-year anniversary of the July 28, 2024 accident, marking a key milestone in the investigation.
  • Families of Bird and Dawes issued tributes via North Yorkshire Police, highlighting the personal toll of the tragedy.