AAIB investigation to Pegasus Quik, G-CCPC

Struck fence after landing, East Fortune Airfield, East Lothian, 6 June 2014.

Summary:

皇冠体育app pilot was flying in the circuit at East Fortune Airfield, East Lothian and using Runway 11. 皇冠体育app wind was initially from 110潞 at about 11-12 kt, but had changed direction and was now from 90潞. 皇冠体育app initial touchdown was on an area of grass immediately before the start of the concrete runway. As the aircraft reached the concrete section it bounced into the air. 皇冠体育app pilot applied full power to go-around, but the left wing was caught by the wind causing the aircraft to veer to the right. 皇冠体育app rear wheels of the trike caught a fence that encircled a cattle field adjacent to the runway. 皇冠体育app aircraft then came to rest in the field causing damage to the trike, wing and propeller; the pilot suffered minor injuries.

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Published 10 December 2014