ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 76585
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| Date: | 14-JUL-1983 |
| Time: | 15:16 LT |
| Type: | Schempp-Hirth Standard Cirrus |
| Operator: | Segelfluggruppe Lägern |
| Registration: | HB-1217 |
| C/n / msn: | 429 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Airplane damage: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Location: | Benken -
 Switzerland
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Schänis - LSZX |
| Schänis - LSZX |
after the rope broke during aero-tow, the glider crashed. the pilot escaped from the glider, but the parachute didn´t open fully and he was killed.
Sources:
http://www.bfu.admin.ch/common/pdf/1114.pdf
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 30-Aug-2010 01:08 | FLYINGBROTHER1 | Added |
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