Glaser-Dirks DG-100 glider, G-DDFN, 4 August 2012

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 10 December 2014

• Category: Sport aviation and balloons
• Report type: Bulletin - Field investigation
• Date of occurrence: 4 August 2012
• Aircraft type: Glaser-Dirks DG-100 glider
• Location: Pluckerston Farm, Kirriemuir, Angus
• Registration: G-DDFN

Glaser-Dirks DG-100 glider, G-DDFN

Summary:

Whilst turning to the right, the glider was seen to enter a spin from which it recovered after about two turns. The glider was seen to fly normally for about a minute and it then entered a second spin, from which it did not recover. The pilot was fatally injured.

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Glaser-Dirks DG-100 glider G-DDFN 06-13.pdf (293.82 kb)

Published 10 December 2014