AAIB investigation to Pegasus Quik, G-CGRR

Bounced on landing and rolled onto its side, Harringe Court Farm, Ashford, Kent, 6 August 2022.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 3 May 2023

• Category: Sport aviation and balloons
• Report type: Bulletin - Field investigation
• Date of occurrence: 6 August 2022
• Aircraft type: Pegasus Quik
• Location: Harringe Court Farm, Ashford, Kent
• Registration: G-CGRR

Summary:

During the landing, the aircraft veered to the right and bounced before tipping over onto its right side. The cause of the accident could not be determined.

Although the pilot was wearing a lap strap, he was not wearing the shoulder strap provided. Consequently, he sustained serious facial injuries when his head made contact with the front strut.

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Pegasus Quik, G-CGRR 04-23

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Published 3 May 2023