Aircraft and Pilot Information
The aircraft involved was a Pegasus Quik, registration G-CCPC, manufactured in 2003 with serial number 7994. It was powered by a single Rotax 912ULS piston engine. The pilot, aged 62, held a National Private Pilot’s Licence and had accumulated 158 total flying hours, including 42 hours on type. In the previous 90 days, he had flown 15 hours, with 3 hours in the last 28 days.
Accident Details
On 6 June 2014 at 1530 UTC, the pilot was conducting a private flight and flying in the circuit at East Fortune Airfield, East Lothian, using Runway 11. The wind was initially from 110° at about 11–12 kt, but later shifted to 90°. During landing, the initial touchdown occurred on a grass area immediately before the start of the concrete runway. As the aircraft reached the concrete section, it bounced into the air. The pilot responded by applying full power to initiate a go-around. However, the left wing was caught by the wind, causing the aircraft to veer to the right. Subsequently, the rear wheels of the trike struck a fence that encircled a cattle field adjacent to the runway. The aircraft came to rest in the field, resulting in damage to the trike, propeller, and wing structure. The pilot sustained minor injuries.
Damage
The trike, propeller, and wing structure were damaged.
Injuries
The pilot suffered minor injuries. No passengers were on board.