AAIB investigation to P and M Aviation QuikR, G-IMHK

Left wingtip impacted ground on landing, Bute Airfield, Isle of Bute, 8 September 2018.

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
8 August 2019
Category:
Sport aviation and balloons
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
8 September 2018
Aircraft type:
P and M Aviation QuikR
Location:
Bute Airfield, Isle of Bute
Registration:
G-IMHK

Summary:

During landing the left wing of the microlight struck the ground. The pilot was unable to correct the resulting veer to the left and the aircraft suffered significant damaged when it hit a fence and ditch. A gust of wind had probably caused the right wing to lift.

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P and M Aviation QuikR, G-IMHK 08-19

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Published 8 August 2019