AAIB investigation to Pegasus Quik GT450, G-PUGZ

Loss of control when downdraught encountered while landing with a crosswind, Little Gransden Airfield, Cambridgeshire, 17 February 2018.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 10 May 2018

• Category: Sport aviation and balloons
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 17 February 2018
• Aircraft type: Pegasus Quik GT450
• Location: Little Gransden Airfield, Cambridgeshire
• Registration: G-PUGZ

Summary:

While landing with a crosswind, the pilot encountered an unexpected downdraught and he was unable to prevent the aircraft striking the ground and departing the runway at the downwind edge.

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Published 10 May 2018