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)

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