Reference archivePreserved from the previous edition. Roles, figures and quotations may need updating; this is not a live record.Was Nigel Farage in a plane crash?← All FAQspersonalYes, on 6 May 2010 (election day), Farage was in a light aircraft crash when a UKIP banner became entangled in the tail. He suffered spinal injuries and spent weeks recovering. The pilot was also seriously injured.Related QuestionsIs Nigel Farage married?Where did Nigel Farage go to school?Does Nigel Farage speak other languages?Have a question we haven't answered? Contact usRead with the source in view.This page is part of our reference archive. For current parliamentary roles, declarations and contributions, consult the official record.UK Parliament: Nigel Farage Suggest a correction
personalYes, on 6 May 2010 (election day), Farage was in a light aircraft crash when a UKIP banner became entangled in the tail. He suffered spinal injuries and spent weeks recovering. The pilot was also seriously injured.