AAIB investigation to Quik GT450, G-CGNK

Loss of control during landing, Beccles Aerodrome, Suffolk, 19 October 2019.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 9 January 2020

• Category: Sport aviation and balloons
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 19 October 2019
• Aircraft type: Quik GT450
• Location: Beccles Aerodrome, Suffolk
• Registration: G-CGNK

Summary:

The accident occurred during a training flight with an instructor, who was pilot flying and seated in the rear, and a passenger in the front. Having flown a go-around due to turbulence experienced on the first approach to Runway 27, the aircraft was re-established on short final for a second approach, which was stable. However, at a height of less than 10 ft above the runway, the aircraft suddenly pitched down and rolled right. The pilot was unable to prevent the aircraft touching down firmly, following which the trike tipped onto its right side and slid for about 20 ft along the runway before coming to a stop. Both occupants had to be helped from the aircraft by airfield staff.

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Published 9 January 2020