Serious incident Schleicher Ka 6 Rhonsegler ,
ASN logo
ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 344252
 
This information is added by users of ASN. Neither ASN nor the Flight Safety Foundation are responsible for the completeness or correctness of this information. If you feel this information is incomplete or incorrect, you can submit corrected information.

Date:Saturday 27 May 2023
Time:15:15
Type:Silhouette image of generic ask6 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Schleicher Ka 6 Rhonsegler
Owner/operator:
Registration:
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Aircraft damage: Minor
Category:Serious incident
Location:Enschede-Twente Airport, Overijssel -   Netherlands
Phase: Take off
Nature:Private
Departure airport:
Destination airport:
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
During the winch launch, the canopy of the glider opened. The pilot fixed it and landed safely. Damage was caused to the canopy hinges. The AAIB is supporting the investigation as the aircraft was designed/manufactured in Germany.

Sources:

BFU23-0532-HX

Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates

Corrections or additions? ... Edit this accident description

The Aviation Safety Network is an exclusive service provided by:
Quick Links:

CONNECT WITH US: FSF on social media FSF Facebook FSF Twitter FSF Youtube FSF LinkedIn FSF Instagram

©2024 Flight Safety Foundation

1920 Ballenger Av, 4th Fl.
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
www.FlightSafety.org