Schleicher ASW 20L glider, BGA 4354, 23 September 2006

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
Sport aviation and balloons
Report type:
Bulletin - Field investigation
Date of occurrence:
23 September 2006
Aircraft type:
Schleicher ASW 20L glider
Location:
Keevil Airfield, Trowbridge, Wiltshire
Registration:
BGA 4354

Schleicher ASW 20L glider, BGA 4354

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.

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Published 10 December 2014