AAIB investigation to Pegasus Quik, G-CWVY

Struck fence attempting a go-around at Old Park Farm Airfield, 25 October 2015.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 14 January 2016

• Category: Sport aviation and balloons
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 25 October 2015
• Aircraft type: Pegasus Quik
• Location: Old Park Farm Airfield, near Port Talbot
• Registration: G-CWVY

Summary:

The pilot judged that his groundspeed was too high after touchdown and decided to initiate a go-around. He admits that he was late in making the decision and the aircraft struck several obstacles before coming to an abrupt halt beyond the end of the runway.

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Published 14 January 2016