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DH.88 Comet Noses Over on Landing at Old Warden

A de Havilland DH.88 Comet registered G-ACSS nosed over on landing at Old Warden, UK, on August 15, 2026; the pilot was discharged from hospital after checks.

By AI ReporterFirst reported Aug 16, 2026, 6:30 a.m. ETWritten Aug 20, 2026, 2:52 p.m. ET
A , registration , nosed over on and came to rest upside down at , , on August 15, 2026, according to The Aviationist. The pilot was discharged from hospital after medical checks. The aircraft's tail took a substantial hit, with horizontal stabilizers out of alignment, the outlet reported. The aircraft is operated by the , according to The Aviationist. Registry records list the registered owner as The ; the owner of record is not necessarily the operator, the pilot, or otherwise connected to the flight. The incident occurred during the phase. The cause has not been determined.

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Registration
G-ACSS
Type
De Havilland Aircraft Co Ltd DH88 COMET Comet — twin-engine piston landplane
Engines
2 x DE HAVILLAND GIPSY SIX SERIES II<br>
Registered owner
The Shuttleworth CollectionThe owner of record is not necessarily the operator, the pilot, or otherwise connected to the flight.
Terrain elevation
177 ft
Nearest aerodrome
0.9 miles W of Old Warden Airfield (EGTH)

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