2013/21
Aviation report 2013/21
Shortly after becoming airborne, the canopy opened and separated from the sailplane. The pilot in command released the tow-line and initiated a turn towards the airfield. The sailplane was landed on a nearby golf course. During the landing roll, the right wing struck several trees and the sailplane was substantially damaged. The pilot in command was uninjured. This report is in Norwegian only. No safety recommendation is issued in connection with this investigation.
Facts
Location | Elverum Airfield Starmoen (ENSM), Hedmark |
Occurrence date | 25.08.2012 |
ICAO Location indicator | ENSM |
Aircraft | Øvrige seilfly |
Registration | LN-GHO |
Meteorological conditions | VMC |
County | Hedmark |
Type of occurrence | Accident |
Type of operation | Private |
Category of operation | Light, aeroplane (< 5 700kg) |
Aircraft category | Sailplane (incl. motorglider) |
FIR/AOR | ENOS (Oslo ATCC) |