Accident Schleicher Ask 21 ,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 344165
 
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Date:Saturday 2 April 2016
Time:16:55
Type:Silhouette image of generic ask1 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Schleicher Ask 21
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Registration:
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Aircraft damage: Substantial
Category:Accident
Location:South Downs Gliding -   United Kingdom
Phase:
Nature:Private
Departure airport:
Destination airport:
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
During take-off and after releasing the tow rope, the spoilers extended. The glider went into a spin and hit the ground.

Sources:

BFU16-0391-DX

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