Exodus Deltajet 500 Stingray microlight crashes near Blencarn after earlier 2024 accident
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The Exodus Deltajet 500 Stingray microlight, registration G‑CMMW, crashed near Blencarn in the Eden Valley on August 2 after experiencing severe vibrations, having previously crashed at St Michael's Airfield in Lancashire on May 1, 2024.
In the May 2024 incident, the 70‑year‑old pilot suffered serious leg injuries when the engine's foot throttle jammed shortly after take‑off; the AAIB found the engine stayed at high revolutions, prompting the pilot to shut it down and attempt a return, but a turn to lose altitude led to a stall and ground impact. The pilot wore an upper‑body restraint and helmet, which likely prevented worse injuries, and the aircraft was described as having significant damage possibly beyond economic repair. It was manufactured in 2023 and fitted with a BMW R1200 two‑cylinder engine.