AAIB investigation to Quik GTR, G-COWN

Bird strike, near Mallaig, Highlands of Scotland, 24 June 2014.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 10 December 2014

• Category: Sport aviation and balloons
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 24 June 2014
• Aircraft type: Quik GTR
• Location: Near Mallaig, Highlands of Scotland
• Registration: G-COWN

Summary:

The microlight suffered a bird strike which damaged the propeller and flying controls. With limited control available, the pilot shut down the engine and carried out a forced landing into a loch, whereupon the microlight sank. The pilot, who was uninjured, escaped the wreckage without difficulty.

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Quik GTR G-COWN 09-14.pdf (148.54 kb)

Published 10 December 2014