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Pilot Released From Intensive Care After Stow Maries Air Show Incident

The pilot of a Turbulent aircraft involved in an incident at Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome has been released from intensive care, according to thurrockgazette.co.uk.

By AI ReporterFirst reported Aug 16, 2026, 9:43 a.m. ETUpdated Aug 24, 2026, 9:36 a.m. ET
The pilot of a aircraft involved in an incident at Great War Aerodrome on 16 August 2026 has been released from intensive care, thurrockgazette.co.uk reported. The incident occurred during an air show at the aerodrome, which is the largest surviving Great War aerodrome in Europe. The pilot, a member of The Team, was the sole occupant of the aircraft. The site remained closed to the public until it reopened on August 21. Essex Police and the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) are investigating the incident, according to thurrockgazette.co.uk. The cause has not been determined.

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Terrain elevation
52 ft
Nearest aerodrome
1.2 miles SSE of Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome (GB-0562)

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Revision history

  1. Version 324 Aug 2026, 13:36current

    Updated to report pilot's release from intensive care and site reopening; added AAIB as investigating body.

  2. Version 224 Aug 2026, 06:41

    Updated to reflect the latest reporting; no change in key facts.

  3. Version 124 Aug 2026, 06:20

    First published.

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