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August 31, 2018 · Aero Designs Pulsar Undesignat · G-LUED
Heapham, GB
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 31, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Heapham, GB
Aircraft
Aero Designs Pulsar Undesignat
Tail Number
G-LUED
Injuries
None
NTSB Number
CEN18WA396
On August 31, 2018, about 1700 coordinated universal time (UTC), an amateur-built Aero Designs Pulsar 1 airplane, United Kingdom registration G-LUED, serial number PFA 202-12122, was substantially damaged when it nosed-over after it overran the runway while landing at Sturgate Airfield (EGCS) near Heapham, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom. The pilot and passenger were not injured.The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the United Kingdom government. Further information may be obtained from: Department for Transport Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) Farnborough House Berkshire Copse Road Aldershot, Hampshire GU11 2HH, United Kingdom Phone: +44 (0) 1252 510300 Fax: +44 (0) 1252 376999 E-mail: investigations@aaib.gov.uk Webpage: http://www.aaib.gov.uk This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB).
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On August 31, 2018, about 1700 coordinated universal time (UTC), an amateur-built Aero Designs Pulsar 1 airplane, United Kingdom registration G-LUED, serial number PFA 202-12122, was substantially damaged when it nosed-over after it overran the runway while landing at Sturgate Airfield (EGCS) near Heapham, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom. The pilot and passenger were not injured.The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the United Kingdom government. Further information may be obtained from: Department for Transport Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) Farnborough House Berkshire Copse Road Aldershot, Hampshire GU11 2HH, United Kingdom Phone: +44 (0) 1252 510300 Fax: +44 (0) 1252 376999 E-mail: investigations@aaib.gov.uk Webpage: http://www.aaib.gov.uk This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB).
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 UTC
Nearest AirportSturgate Airfield (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAero Designs Pulsar Undesignat
Tail NumberG-LUED
Aircraft CategoryAir
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 582 · Reciprocating
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0