Accident Glaser-Dirks DG-600 ,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 343858
 
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Date:Sunday 21 July 2019
Time:17:00
Type:Silhouette image of generic dg6h model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Glaser-Dirks DG-600
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Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Aircraft damage: Substantial
Category:Accident
Location:Mönchsheide -   Germany
Phase: Take off
Nature:Private
Departure airport:
Destination airport:
Investigating agency: BFU
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
During the take-off run for an aerotow, the glider's right wing touched the ground. The tow rope was disengaged and a tussle occurred. This severely damaged the aircraft's fuselage and tail.

Sources:

BFU19-0964-3X

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