Pegasus Quantum 15, G-CCRT, 7 July 2013

Pegasus Quantum 15, G-CCRT

Summary:

The student pilot was completing a solo circuit during which it was observed that the wind had become gusty and variable. As the pilot was about to flare for the landing, the aircraft climbed approximately 15 ft. The pilot reacted by lowering the nose but the left wing then lifted, banking the aircraft in excess of 60° and turning it right. The pilot levelled the wings and was about to go around when the aircraft impacted the runway and skidded off to the side into the perimeter fence. The pilot, who was wearing a protective helmet and lap strap, was unhurt.

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60� Crown copyright 2013 AAIB Bulletin: 12/2013 G-CCRT EW/G2013/07/35 ACCIDENT Aircraft Type and Registration: Pegasus Quantum 15, G-CCRT No & Type of Engines: 1 Rotax 582-40 piston engine Year of Manufacture: 2004 (Serial no: 8014) Date & Time (UTC): 7 July 2013 at 1245 hrs Location: East Fortune Airfield, East Lothian Type of Flight: Training Persons on Board: Crew - 1 Passengers - None Injuries: Crew - 1 (Minor) Passengers - N/A Nature of Damage: Nosewheel, pod, wing keel, mast bent and engine mount bent Commander’s Licence: Student Commander’s Age: 56 years Commander’s Flying Experience: 49 hours (of which 43 were on type) Last 90 days - n/k Last 28 days - 2 hours Information Source: Aircraft Accident Report Form submitted by the pilot The student pilot was completing a solo circuit during which it was observed that the wind had become gusty and variable. As the pilot was about to flare for the landing, the aircraft climbed approximately 15 ft. The pilot reacted by lowering the nose but the left wing then lifted, banking the aircraft in excess of 60° and turning it right. The pilot levelled the wings and was about to go around when the aircraft impacted the runway and skidded off to the side into the perimeter fence. The pilot, who was wearing a protective helmet and lap strap, was unhurt.

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