Pegasus XL-R, G-MTOO, 12 June 2010

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
Sport aviation and balloons
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
12 June 2010
Aircraft type:
Pegasus XL-R
Location:
Newbridge Leisure Centre, Newbridge, Gwent
Registration:
G-MTOO

Pegasus XL-R, G-MTOO

Summary:

The aircraft owner, who was not yet qualified as a pilot, had intended to conduct untethered ground runs at some playing fields following the completion of maintenance on the aircraft. During these ground runs the aircraft inadvertently became airborne and collided with goalposts. The owner sustained serious injuries and the aircraft was destroyed.

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Published 10 December 2014