P and M Aviation Quik GTR, G-HOTR, 27 May 2013

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
Sport aviation and balloons
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
27 May 2013
Aircraft type:
P and M Aviation Quik GTR
Location:
Near Mevagissy, Cornwall
Registration:
G-HOTR

P and M Aviation Quik GTR, G-HOTR

Summary:

The microlight failed to gain height after taking off from a field site. With insufficient distance to abort the takeoff safely, the pilot attempted to gain airspeed to clear the boundary hedge. However, the main wheels caught in the hedge and the aircraft stalled, landing heavily in the field beyond. The pilot believed adverse local wind effects had played a part in the accident.

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P and M Aviation Quik GTR G-HOTR 08-13.pdf (94.32 kb)

Published 10 December 2014