AAIB investigation to Pegasus Quik GT450, G-PUGZ

Loss of control when downdraught encountered while landing with a crosswind, Little Gransden Airfield, Cambridgeshire, 17 February 2018.

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 May 2018
Category:
Sport aviation and balloons
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
17 February 2018
Aircraft type:
Pegasus Quik GT450
Location:
Little Gransden Airfield, Cambridgeshire
Registration:
G-PUGZ

Summary:

While landing with a crosswind, the pilot encountered an unexpected downdraught and he was unable to prevent the aircraft striking the ground and departing the runway at the downwind edge.

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Pegasus Quik GT450, G-PUGZ 05-18

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Published 10 May 2018