SZD-48-1 Jantar Sandard 2, G-CFHV, 31 May 2009

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
Sport aviation and balloons
Report type:
Bulletin - Field investigation
Date of occurrence:
31 May 2009
Aircraft type:
SZD-48-1 Jantar Sandard 2
Location:
Long Mynd Airfield, Shropshire
Registration:
G-CFHV

SZD-48-1 Jantar Sandard 2, G-CFHV

Summary:

During the early phase of a winch launch, the glider stalled, entered an autorotation and impacted the ground. The investigation found no evidence of any pre-existing mechanical defects with the glider and concluded that the pilot, who was fatally injured, probably applied a greater pitch control input than was appropriate during the launch.

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Published 10 December 2014