ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 281212
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| Date: | 04-AUG-2022 |
| Time: | 14:50 LT |
| Type: |  Schempp-Hirth Ventus 2cxa FES |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | D-KSMP |
| MSN: | 114 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Location: | l’Aquila -
 Italy
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Rieti Airfield (QRT/LIQN) |
| Rieti Airfield (QRT/LIQN) | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
Two gliders collided in mid-air during the Coppa Città di Rieti gliding competition. One pilot bailed out of his glider and landed with minor injuries. His glider crashed to the ground. The other pilot managed to land his substantial damaged glider safely.
Sources:
https://www.rietilife.com/2022/08/04/scontro-tra-due-alianti-durante-la-coppa-citta-di-rieti-uno-dei-piloti-si-lancia-col-paracadute-laltro-atterra-a-laquila/
https://www.soaringspot.com/en_gb/ccr-coppa-citta-di-rieti-rieti-2022/results/open/task-4-on-2022-08-05/daily
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 07-Aug-2022 15:47 | Alpine Flight | Added |
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