Aero Designs Pulsar 1 overruns runway at Sturgate Airfield

No fatalities • Heapham, United Kingdom

An amateur-built aircraft sustained substantial damage after overrunning the runway during landing in Lincolnshire, UK.

What happened

On August 31, 2018, at approximately 1700 UTC, an amateur-built Aero Designs Pulsar 1 was landing at Sturgate Airfield (EGCS) near Heapham, Lincolnshire. During the landing phase, the aircraft, registration G-LUED, overran the runway. The impact of the overrun caused the aircraft to nose-over, resulting in substantial damage to the airframe.

The pilot and passenger were not injured during the event. The weather conditions at the time of the accident were Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC).

Probable cause

No official probable cause was provided in the source material.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 31 Aug 2018 Aero Designs PULSAR Undesignat accident near Heapham, United Kingdom?

An amateur-built aircraft sustained substantial damage after overrunning the runway during landing in Lincolnshire, UK.

Were there any fatalities in the 31 Aug 2018 Aero Designs PULSAR Undesignat accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 31 Aug 2018 involved a Aero Designs PULSAR Undesignat, at Heapham, United Kingdom.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No official probable cause was provided in the source material.

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