Schleicher ASW 20L glider, BGA 4354
Report name:
Schleicher ASW 20L glider, BGA 4354
Schleicher ASW 20L glider, BGA 4354
Registration:
BGA 4354
BGA 4354
Type:
Schleicher ASW 20L glider
Schleicher ASW 20L glider
Location:
Keevil Airfield, Trowbridge, Wiltshire
Keevil Airfield, Trowbridge, Wiltshire
Date of occurrence:
23 September 2006
23 September 2006
Category:
Sport Aviation/Balloons
Sport Aviation/Balloons
Summary:
The right wingtip of the glider made contact with the ground as it became airborne at the start of a winch launch, causing the glider to yaw and then roll uncontrollably to the right. The winch cable was not released from the glider, which continued to roll, coming to rest inverted. The British Gliding Association (BGA) has reiterated its advice to pilots encountering similar circumstances and emphasised the need to commence the launch with their left hand on the cable release control.
The right wingtip of the glider made contact with the ground as it became airborne at the start of a winch launch, causing the glider to yaw and then roll uncontrollably to the right. The winch cable was not released from the glider, which continued to roll, coming to rest inverted. The British Gliding Association (BGA) has reiterated its advice to pilots encountering similar circumstances and emphasised the need to commence the launch with their left hand on the cable release control.
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