AAIB investigation to Pegasus Quasar IITC, G-MYJT

Collision with power lines during emergency landing in darkness and poor visibility, Brindle, Lancashire, 27 August 2019.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 14 May 2020

• Category: Sport aviation and balloons
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 27 August 2019
• Aircraft type: Pegasus Quasar IITC
• Location: Brindle, Lancashire
• Registration: G-MYJT

Summary:

The aircraft collided with power lines and was destroyed during a precautionary landing at dusk. The pilot departed with little contingency time before night fell and was delayed by navigation difficulty.

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Published 14 May 2020