Pegasus XL-R, G-MTAX, 4 June 2010

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

• Category: Sport aviation and balloons
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 4 June 2010
• Aircraft type: Pegasus XL-R
• Location: Beverley Airfield, Yorkshire
• Registration: G-MTAX

Pegasus XL-R, G-MTAX

Summary:

The pilot was experienced on light aircraft and had just completed a differences course to convert to flex-wing microlights. Having been cleared to fly solo, the pilot had been continuing his training and was carrying out circuits on Runway 12. The third approach was planned to be a full stop landing. He reported that the weather conditions were deteriorating, with strong thermals, and a south-easterly wind gusting between 8 and 10 kt. During the flare the aircraft ‘ballooned’ and then landed heavily on the nosewheel, which collapsed, causing the aircraft to turn over.

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Published 10 December 2014