Accident Schleicher Ask 21 , Saturday 14 September 2024
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Date:Saturday 14 September 2024
Time:11:20
Type:Silhouette image of generic ask1 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Schleicher Ask 21
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Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Other fatalities:0
Aircraft damage: Substantial
Category:Accident
Location:Schäferstuhl -   Germany
Phase: Take off
Nature:Training
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Destination airport:
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
During a training flight with a winch launch, there was an aborted launch. The towline detached. During the push-over and flare of the glider, it impacted the ground hard with its nose.

Sources:

BFU24-0908-3X

Revision history:

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