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| Date: | Sunday 21 July 2019 |
| Time: | 17:00 |
| Type: |  Glaser-Dirks DG-600 |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Mönchsheide -
 Germany
|
| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | |
| Investigating agency: | BFU |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
During the take-off run for an aerotow, the glider's right wing touched the ground. The tow rope was disengaged and a tussle occurred. This severely damaged the aircraft's fuselage and tail.
Sources:
BFU19-0964-3X
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