AAIB investigation to Pegasus Quik, G-CDMU

Landing mishap and collision with a fence, private strip, Hawksview, Cheshire, 30 July 2016.

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
11 May 2017
Category:
Sport aviation and balloons
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
30 July 2016
Aircraft type:
Pegasus Quik
Location:
Private strip, Hawksview, Cheshire
Registration:
G-CDMU

Summary:

The aircraft was landing on a runway with a crosswind. Just prior to touchdown the aircraft weathercocked to the right. The pilot initiated a go-around but realised that there was insufficient clearance from a fence along the side of the runway. She immediately closed the throttle but was unable to avoid a collision with the fence. The aircraft was severely damaged and the pilot sustained serious, but not life-threatening, injuries.

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