AAIB investigation to Pegasus Quik, G-CCOW 5 January 2017

Departed runway and overturned while attempting to take off, Athey's Moor (Longframlington) Airfield, Northumberland, 5 January 2017.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 13 April 2017

• Category: Sport aviation and balloons
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 5 January 2017
• Aircraft type: Pegasus Quik
• Location: Athey's Moor (Longframlington) Airfield, Northumberland
• Registration: G-CCOW

Summary:

During takeoff the pilot lost directional control and the aircraft overturned when it departed the runway into an area with long grass. It is possible the pilot inadvertently applied the wheelbrakes while trying to use the foot pedals to steer the aircraft.

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Published 13 April 2017