ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 166549
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| Date: | Wednesday 17 August 1960 |
| Time: | |
| Type: | Slingsby T.8 Kirby Tutor |
| Owner/operator: | Bristol & Gloucestershire Gilding Club |
| Registration: | BGA 456 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Nympsfield, Gloucestershire -
 United Kingdom
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Training |
| Departure airport: | Nympsfield, Gloucestershire |
| Nympsfield, Gloucestershire | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
The pilot had been briefed to carry out a solo training circuit. After being launched by winch to a height of about 800 feet, the glider descended through 400 feet, commenced a turn and entered a spin. Recovery was effected at approximately 200 feet and the glider, which was then heading away from the landing area, began another turn. It again went into a spin and before recovery was complete it struck rough sloping ground.
Sources:
1. http://www.aviation-links.co.uk/Gloucestershire%20Aircraft%20Accidents.pdf
2. http://www.bggc.co.uk/Documents/history/Landmarks%20Section%208%20First%205%20years%2013.pdf
3. Survey of accidents to aircraft in the United Kingdom 1960 / CAA
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 27-May-2014 21:27 | Dr. John Smith | Added |
| 28-May-2015 09:02 | harro | Updated [Phase, Nature, Source, Narrative] |
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