AAIB Report: Pegasus Quik (G-CCPC), Fatal accident, 1 June 2022
Safety Recommendation: 2023-037
Safety Recommendation Text
It is recommended that the UK Civil Aviation Authority issue a Mandatory Permit Directive to mandate Pegasus Sport Aviation Ltd Service Bulletin 159 to embody a Starter Inhibitor Switch on all in-service Pegasus Sport Aviation Ltd aircraft.
CAA latest update
The CAA has now issued a Mandatory Permit Directive MPD 2024-003: Pegasus Sport Aviation Ltd Quik, QuikR, Quik GTR, GT450 and Quantum microlights: Engine Ignition – Starter Inhibitor Switch – Modification on 18th December 2024 which requires all electric start Pegasus Quik, QuikR, Quik GTR, GT450, and Quantum aircraft to comply with the updated Pegasus Sport Aviation Ltd Service Bulletin (SB) 159.
MPD compliance is required no later than 25 hours or 6 months from the effective date of the MPD, whichever occurs first.
Safety Recommendation: 2023-038
Safety Recommendation Text
It is recommended that the UK Civil Aviation Authority review the suitability of the Configuration Specific Provision in British Civil Airworthiness Requirements, Section S 1307 (a) Miscellaneous equipment which states, ‘except that only a lap strap need be provided for front seat occupants of a weight-shift controlled aircraft’.
CAA latest update
The CAA can confirm that we are at the initial stages of forming a working group, comprising relevant stakeholders, to review and update BCAR Section S. This will include taking forward the proposed amendment to BCAR Section S 1307 (a), removing the exception that allows weight-shift controlled aircraft to be designed with only a lap strap for front-seat occupants. The changes to BCAR Section S will be subject to the usual rulemaking process and will be publicly consulted on.
Next update due
November 2025