Pegasus Quantum 15, G-MZIU, 6 August 2009

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
Sport aviation and balloons
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
6 August 2009
Aircraft type:
Pegasus Quantum 15
Location:
Lepton, near Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
Registration:
G-MZIU

Pegasus Quantum 15, G-MZIU

Summary:

The aircraft was en-route from Rufforth Airfield to Crosland Moor Airfield when a blade of the three-bladed propeller detached near its root. The consequent severe vibration caused an upset from controlled flight and led to components detaching from the engine. When control was regained, the pilot performed a successful forced landing, although he suffered spinal injuries during the event and after exiting the aircraft.

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