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| Date: | Saturday 17 May 2025 |
| Time: | 14:14 UTC |
| Type: |  Schempp-Hirth Duo Discus |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Saint-Maurice La Preyse (VS) -
 Switzerland
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Thun Airfield (LSZW) |
| Bex Airfield (LSGB) | |
| Investigating agency: | STSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
After a glider tow launch in Thun (LSZW), the glider pilot, with a passenger on board, intended to fly from the Martigny region to Bex (LSGB). Shortly afterwards, the pilot realised that the airfield could no longer be reached due to a downdraft zone and decided to make an off-field landing. The pilot selected what he considered to be the most suitable field for landing and, due to the low altitude and tailwind, had to approach the field with some tailwind. As a result, the glider hit the ground hard on landing and was severely damaged; both occupants suffered back injuries.
Sources:
https://www.sust.admin.ch/inhalte/AV-Praeventions-Bulletins/Praeventions-Bulletin_2025_2_e.pdf
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 15-Aug-2025 07:13 | ASN | Added |
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