Accident Rolladen-Schneider LS8-A , Sunday 18 June 2000
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Date:Sunday 18 June 2000
Time:15:10 LT
Type:Silhouette image of generic rls8 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Rolladen-Schneider LS8-A
Owner/operator:
Registration:
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Other fatalities:0
Aircraft damage: Substantial
Category:Accident
Location:Stillberghof -   Germany
Phase: Unknown
Nature:Private
Departure airport:
Destination airport:
Investigating agency: BFU
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
While rounding out the landing, the glider pilot was warned via radio that the landing gear was not extended. Immediately afterward, the glider landed hard, causing the fuselage to break. Other: Glider severely damaged.

Sources:

3X121-0/00

Revision history:

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