A plane crash at a Perth and Kinross airfield was caused by a combination of factors, a report has said.
The 60-year-old pilot and a passenger were touching down at Balado following a flight from the Isle of Bute on November 30.
However, when they grounded damage was caused to the propeller and landing gear of the Pegasus Quik aircraft.
In a report published by the air accidents investigation branch, it was concluded low sun, soft ground and a phenomenon known as “sink”, where air travels downwards, all played a part in the incident.
It said: “The wind was light and from the west as the pilot made a normal approach to Runway 24.
“As he rounded out prior to touchdown, he experienced an area of sink, in addition to being blinded by the glare from a low and bright winter sun.
“The aircraft landed heavily on the right main wheel, followed by the nose wheel which dug into the soft grass surface and bent the front forks back as the aircraft came to a halt.
“The pilot believes that the unexpected encounter with sink, the low sun and soft ground were all causal factors in the accident.”
