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. The 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. The pilot sustained fatal injuries in the impact with the ground.

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Published 8 February 2018