What happened
On 18 June 2017, a Pegasus Quik, registration G-CGLW, was conducting a private flight at Old Park Farm Airfield in Port Talbot. During the approach to Runway 36, under conditions of a light westerly wind, the pilot determined that the aircraft was too high on the glide path. In an attempt to correct the descent, the pilot steepened the approach.
Upon landing, the aircraft bounced and remained airborne for roughly 100 metres. Seeking to abort the landing, the pilot applied full power to initiate a go-around. However, during this maneuver, the aircraft slewed to the left and struck crops located near the airfield. The pilot, who was wearing a helmet and a lap and diagonal harness, sustained one serious injury.
The investigation
The investigation was based on the aircraft accident report form provided by the pilot. The examination focused on the sequence of the landing attempt, the pilot's decision-making regarding the approach height, and the subsequent execution of the go-around maneuver.