AAIB investigation to Pegasus Quik, G-FLEX

Flipped on landing due to turbulence, Winscott Barton Flying Club, Bideford, Devon, 14 May 2017.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 9 November 2017

• Category: Sport aviation and balloons
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 14 May 2017
• Aircraft type: Pegasus Quik
• Location: Winscott Barton Flying Club, Bideford, Devon
• Registration: G-FLEX

Summary:

During the flare to land, the aircraft was struck by a strong gust of wind which caused the aircraft to pitch forward and flip inverted.

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Pegasus Quik, G-FLEX 11-17

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Published 9 November 2017