Pegasus XL-Q, G-MTYE, 17 August 2008
Pegasus XL-Q, G-MTYE
Summary:
皇冠体育app flex-wing microlight aircraft was holding short of the runway in use. 皇冠体育app surface wind was estimated at 8 to 10 kt and blowing from the aircraft鈥檚 7 o鈥檆lock position. As the pilot reached for the radio, he inadvertently pulled back on the control bar. This allowed a gust of wind under the wing trailing edge, which tipped the aircraft forward onto its port leading edge. 皇冠体育app engine was shut down and the aircraft was lifted back onto its main wheels with the assistance of helpers. Damage was later found to the trike pylon and the wing hang strap.
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