AAIB investigation to Pegasus Quantum 15-912 Quantum, G-BYRJ
Unexpected wind change during landing, Redlands Airfield, Swindon, 31 August 2018.
Summary:
After a 10-minute local flight, the pilot and passenger were returning to the grass airfield and commenced a low, powered approach. 皇冠体育app wind was from 070掳 at 6 kt and as the aircraft cleared a high hedge prior to the threshold of Runway 08 north, the pilot felt a change in wind direction and the aircraft lost height. 皇冠体育app resulting touchdown point was much 鈥榮horter鈥� than anticipated and the aircraft landed heavily on the nose landing gear.
皇冠体育app hard landing damaged the nose landing gear and the pod. Both occupants exited the aircraft unaided and without injury. 皇冠体育app pilot stated that the low approach was a poor choice as it did not allow sufficient height to correct the landing approach following a change in wind conditions.
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