AAIB investigation to Pegasus Quik, G-CCOW

Loss of control during takeoff, Atheys Airfield, Northumberland, 31 July 2016.

Summary:

皇冠体育app pilot and one passenger were taking off from grass Runway 26 for a local flight. 皇冠体育app wind direction and speed was reported as 鈥渓ight easterly between 10 kt and 12 kt鈥�. 皇冠体育app pilot stated that, as the aircraft became airborne, there was a sudden change in wind direction that resulted in the wing dropping to the right and the aircraft stalling, following which it turned through approximately 230掳 before impacting the ground near the side of the runway. 皇冠体育app pilot and passenger were uninjured.

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Published 13 October 2016