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| Date: | Saturday 27 May 2023 |
| Time: | 15:15 |
| Type: |  Schleicher Ka 6 Rhonsegler |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor |
| Category: | Serious incident |
| Location: | Enschede-Twente Airport (ENS/EHTW) -
 Netherlands
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| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
During the winch launch, the canopy of the glider opened. The pilot fixed it and landed safely. Damage was caused to the canopy hinges. The AAIB is supporting the investigation as the aircraft was designed/manufactured in Germany.
Sources:
BFU23-0532-HX
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