ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 161799
Last updated: 24 January 2021
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| Date: | 21-MAY-1995 |
| Time: | 14:00 LT |
| Type: | Glaser-Dirks DG-100 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | BGA 2125 |
| C/n / msn: | 48 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor |
| Location: | Near Ross-on-Wye -
 United Kingdom
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | |
The pilot was making a field landing on a golf course fairway when he ran into long grass which concealed a depression. The glider's undercarriage collapsed when it hit this and then slid to a halt after several yards on its belly.
Sources:
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 31-Oct-2013 21:22 | Alpine Flight | Added |
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