AAIB investigation to Pegasus Quik, G-CCOW
Loss of control during takeoff, Atheys Airfield, Northumberland, 31 July 2016.
Summary:
The pilot and one passenger were taking off from grass Runway 26 for a local flight. The wind direction and speed was reported as 鈥渓ight easterly between 10 kt and 12 kt鈥�. The pilot stated that, as the aircraft became airborne, there was a sudden change in wind direction that resulted in the wing dropping to the right and the aircraft stalling, following which it turned through approximately 230掳 before impacting the ground near the side of the runway. The pilot and passenger were uninjured.
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