Pegasus Quantum 15-912, G-BZMI, 13 September 2008

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
Sport aviation and balloons
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
13 September 2008
Aircraft type:
Pegasus Quantum 15-912
Location:
7 miles East of Sandy, Bedfordshire
Registration:
G-BZMI

Pegasus Quantum 15-912, G-BZMI

Summary:

The bracket which secures the front strut to the monopole had been orientated upside down; it subsequently failed in flight, causing the monopole to bend rearwards at the overcentre catch location. The pilot made a successful precautionary landing in a field.

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Published 10 December 2014