AAIB investigation to P and M Aviation QuikR, G-IMHK

Left wingtip impacted ground on landing, Bute Airfield, Isle of Bute, 8 September 2018.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 8 August 2019

• Category: Sport aviation and balloons
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 8 September 2018
• Aircraft type: P and M Aviation QuikR
• Location: Bute Airfield, Isle of Bute
• Registration: G-IMHK

Summary:

During landing the left wing of the microlight struck the ground. The pilot was unable to correct the resulting veer to the left and the aircraft suffered significant damaged when it hit a fence and ditch. A gust of wind had probably caused the right wing to lift.

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P and M Aviation QuikR, G-IMHK 08-19

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Published 8 August 2019