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Anniversary Statement: Schleicher AS-K 13, G-DCMK
Anniversary Statement for accident to Schleicher AS-K 13 glider, G-DCMK, near Talgarth Airfield, Powys, on 12 August 2022.
This statement provides an update on the AAIB investigation into an accident involving a Schleicher AS-K13 glider, G-DCMK, near Talgarth Airfield, Powys, on 12 August 2022.
Following an aerotow launch, the tow rope disconnected from the glider at low level. The pilot carried out a forced landing in a nearby field, during which both he and the student on board sustained serious injuries.
The investigation is ongoing and the final report will be published in due course.
Published 11 August 2023