QuikR, G-CGLO, 23 November 2013

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
Sport aviation and balloons
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
23 November 2013
Aircraft type:
QuikR
Location:
Farm strip near Farley, Salisbury, Wiltshire
Registration:
G-CGLO

QuikR, G-CGLO

Summary:

Whilst taking off from a stubble field, the pilot was unable to maintain directional control and the aircraft tipped onto its right side. The suitability of the field and the possibility that he had tried to become airborne at too low an airspeed were cited by the pilot as possible factors in the accident.

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QuikR, G-CGLO 04-14.pdf (152.66 kb)

Published 10 December 2014