Accident Schleicher Ka 6CR , Tuesday 15 June 1999
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Date:Tuesday 15 June 1999
Time:13:38
Type:Silhouette image of generic ask6 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Schleicher Ka 6CR
Owner/operator:
Registration:
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Other fatalities:0
Aircraft damage: Substantial
Category:Accident
Location:Radevormwald -   Germany
Phase: Unknown
Nature:Private
Departure airport:
Destination airport:
Investigating agency: BFU
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
In an aircraft towing start with only partially tensioned tow the towed glider broke out when the rope After 3-5 m extract reached with a jerk the actual The spring-loaded elevator apparatus. The glider collided with another aircraft. Glider badly damaged

Sources:

BFU 3X114-0/99

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