AAIB investigation to Schleicher ASW 24, G-CFNG

Attempted circuit following launch failure, Brentor Airfield, Devon, 4 December 2016.

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
8 February 2018
Category:
Sport aviation and balloons
Report type:
Bulletin - Field investigation
Date of occurrence:
4 December 2016
Aircraft type:
Schleicher ASW 24
Location:
Brentor Airfield, Devon
Registration:
G-CFNG

Summary:

During a glider winch launch in turbulent conditions the weak link parted. 皇冠体育app pilot attempted to fly a circuit to land near the launch point but the glider encountered significant sink and had insufficient energy to complete the intended circuit. 皇冠体育app pilot sustained fatal injuries in the impact with the ground.

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