Pegasus Quantum 15, G-MZJN, 3 March 2010

Pegasus Quantum 15, G-MZJN

Summary:

Following a standard join and circuit for Runway 19, a glide approach was set up. 皇冠体育app instructor reported that his student pilot under instruction initiated the flare, but there was no consequent reduction in the aircraft鈥檚 rate of descent. Despite pitching up further, and applying full power, the aircraft continued to descend and made heavy contact with the ground, damaging the nose section of the trike unit. 皇冠体育app wind at the time was reported as east-southeast at 5 to 7 kt, which placed the touchdown point on the runway downwind of adjacent farm buildings and a small copse. 皇冠体育app instructor attributed the heavy landing to severe turbulence at low level.

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