ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 213196
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| Date: | Sunday 8 July 2018 |
| Time: | 15:48 |
| Type: |  Glaser-Dirks DG-300 Elan |
| Owner/operator: | Association Aéronautique Verdon Alpilles (AAVA) |
| Registration: | F-CFVT |
| MSN: | 3 E-245 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Crots ULM Airfield -
 France
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Vinon Airfield (LFNF) |
| Vinon Airfield (LFNF) | |
| Investigating agency: | BEA |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
After a loss of lifting conditions, the pilot decided to land on a microlight airfield at Crots. Walkers on the runway prevented him from landing with headwind. During landing with tailwind, the glider's nose hit the ground and the tail broke.
Sources:
https://www.bea.aero/les-enquetes/evenements-notifies/detail/event/accident-du-planeur-glaser-dirks-dg300-immatricule-f-cfvt-survenu-le-08072018-a-crots-05/
https://abpic.co.uk/pictures/view/1551253
http://www.aero-hesbaye.be/dossiers/Aero/ulm_fr_oaci.html
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 13-Jul-2018 08:14 | harro | Added |
| 13-Jul-2018 16:12 | Geno | Updated [Location, Source] |
| 11-Jul-2020 16:14 | harro | Updated [Time, Total occupants, Location, Nature, Departure airport, Destination airport, Source] |
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