On August 16, 2026, a single-seat Druine D.31 Turbulent aircraft was damaged during a display performance at the Stow Maries Air Show in Essex, United Kingdom. Organizers halted the event immediately following the incident and closed the Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome site to the public.
The aircraft's sole occupant pilot sustained serious injuries and was transported to a London hospital for treatment. Emergency personnel from Essex Police and the East of England Ambulance Service responded to the scene shortly after 14:25 local time, with police reporting no ground injuries.
The UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) confirmed it will deploy an inspector to conduct an initial assessment. The aircraft belongs to the Turbulent Display Team, operated by the Tiger Club, and aerodrome management stated it is cooperating with authorities.
