Pegasus Quik, G-CDAX, 31 May 2009

Pegasus Quik, G-CDAX

Summary:

The aircraft was taking off on Runway 03 in good weather conditions, with 15 kt of wind down the runway. Immediately after the pilot thought he was airborne it started to yaw to the right. The pilot tried to turn the aircraft back onto its initial heading but it rolled onto its right side and slid along the runway before coming to rest. The pilot exited the aircraft uninjured and there was no fire. After examining the ground marks left by the wheels, the pilot considered that the accident occurred because the right main wheel had been in contact with the surface when he thought that the aircraft was clear of the ground. This had yawed the aircraft to the right.

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85 © Crown copyright 2009 AAIB Bulletin: 10/2009 G-CDAX EW/G2009/05/37 ACCIDENT Aircraft Type and Registration: Pegasus Quik, G-CDAX No & Type of Engines: 1 Rotax 912-UL piston engine Year of Manufacture: 2004 Date & Time (UTC): 31 May 2009 at 1750 hrs Location: Popham Airfield, Hampshire Type of Flight: Private Persons on Board: Crew - 1 Passengers - None Injuries: Crew - None Passengers - N/A Nature of Damage: Damage to right wing leading edge, wing keel and control frame Commander’s Licence: National Private Pilot’s Licence Commander’s Age: 55 years Commander’s Flying Experience: 284 hours (of which 64 were on type) Last 90 days - 64 hours Last 28 days - 22 hours Information Source: Aircraft Accident Report Form submitted by the pilot Synopsis The aircraft was taking off on Runway 03 in good weather conditions, with 15 kt of wind down the runway. Immediately after the pilot thought he was airborne it started to yaw to the right. The pilot tried to turn the aircraft back onto its initial heading but it rolled onto its right side and slid along the runway before coming to rest. The pilot exited the aircraft uninjured and there was no fire. After examining the ground marks left by the wheels, the pilot considered that the accident occurred because the right main wheel had been in contact with the surface when he thought that the aircraft was clear of the ground. This had yawed the aircraft to the right.

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