Accident Glasflügel H-303 Mosquito HB-1423, Friday 2 August 1985

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Date:	Friday 2 August 1985
Time:	12:21 LT
Type:	Glasflügel H-303 Mosquito
Owner/operator:	private
Registration:	HB-1423
MSN:	115
Year of manufacture:	1978
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Destroyed
Location:	Gruyères, FR - Switzerland
Phase:	Take off
Nature:	Private
Departure airport:	Gruyères - LSGT
Destination airport:	Gruyères - LSGT
Investigating agency:	BFU Switz.
Confidence Rating:	Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities

Narrative:
The pilot had problems during winch-takeoff and the pilot released winch. The glider stalled and hit the ground hard. The pilot was substantial injured and the aircraft destroyed.

Accident investigation: