P&M Aviation Ltd Quik GT450, G-RAYB, 30 May 2010

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
Sport aviation and balloons
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
30 May 2010
Aircraft type:
P&M Aviation Ltd Quik GT450
Location:
30 May 2010 Abbeville Airfield, France
Registration:
G-RAYB

P&M Aviation Ltd Quik GT450, G-RAYB

Summary:

The aircraft was approaching to land on Runway 31 at Abbeville. The wind was from between 280º and 300º at 5 kt, gusting to 15 kt, there was visibility of 25 km and few clouds at 4,000 ft. The pilot reported that the conditions were “bumpy” and that the wind was “gusty”. As the aircraft touched down, it turned over onto its right side and the engine stopped. The pilot was unhurt. He believed that immediately before touchdown the wind “got under” and lifted the left wing, causing the aircraft to turn slightly, touch down with some right drift and turn over.

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