Accident Schempp-Hirth Duo Discus , Sunday 29 July 2001
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Date:Sunday 29 July 2001
Time:13:12 LT
Type:Silhouette image of generic DUOD model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Schempp-Hirth Duo Discus
Owner/operator:
Registration:
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Other fatalities:0
Aircraft damage: Substantial
Category:Accident
Location:Hetzleser Berg -   Germany
Phase: Unknown
Nature:Private
Departure airport:
Destination airport:
Investigating agency: BFU
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
During a winch launch at about 10 meters in height, the cable tension decreased. The pilot released the cable and attempted to land straight ahead. The glider descended from a height of about 5 meters and crashed at the edge of the asphalt runway.

Sources:

3X189-0/01

Revision history:

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