No fatalities

Amateur-Built Pulsar 1 Noses Over After Runway Overrun at Sturgate Airfield

Heapham, United Kingdom

On August 31, 2018, an Aero Designs PULSAR Undesignat was involved in an aviation accident near Heapham, United Kingdom. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from NTSB.

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On August 31, 2018, an amateur-built Aero Designs Pulsar 1 (G-LUED) nosed over after overrunning the runway while landing at Sturgate Airfield, UK. The pilot and passenger were uninjured.

Accident Summary

On August 31, 2018, at approximately 1700 coordinated universal time (UTC), an amateur-built Aero Designs Pulsar 1 airplane, registered in the United Kingdom as G-LUED, was substantially damaged during a landing accident at Sturgate Airfield (EGCS), located near Heapham, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom. The aircraft overran the runway and subsequently nosed over.

Aircraft Details

The aircraft, an amateur-built design by Aero Designs, model Pulsar 1, was assigned serial number PFA 202-12122. It held a United Kingdom registration. The accident occurred while the aircraft was landing at the airfield.

Injuries

The pilot and passenger on board were not injured in the accident.

Investigation

The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the United Kingdom government. Further information may be obtained from the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) at the provided contact details. No probable cause has been stated in the available source.

Frequently asked questions

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

On August 31, 2018, an amateur-built Aero Designs Pulsar 1 (G-LUED) nosed over after overrunning the runway while landing at Sturgate Airfield, UK. The pilot and passenger were uninjured.

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 an Aero Designs PULSAR Undesignat, at Heapham, United Kingdom.