Accident Robin DR.400/RP , Friday 27 July 2012
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Date:Friday 27 July 2012
Time:18:30
Type:Silhouette image of generic DR40 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Robin DR.400/RP
Owner/operator:
Registration:
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Other fatalities:0
Aircraft damage: Substantial
Category:Accident
Location:Königsdorf -   Germany
Phase: Take off
Nature:Unknown
Departure airport:
Destination airport:
Investigating agency: BFU
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
During the tow launch, the glider overtook the tow plane. The tow plane touched down hard, partially tearing off the undercarriage. The glider skidded into a clump of bushes.

Sources:

BFU 3X095-12

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