ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 77922
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| Date: | Sunday 19 September 2010 |
| Time: | 16:00 LT |
| Type: | Archaeopteryx glider |
| Owner/operator: | private |
| Registration: | 2690 (?) |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Saint Hilaire -
 France
|
| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Demo/Airshow/Display |
| Departure airport: | Saint Hilaire |
| Saint Hilaire | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
The hang-glider´s wing broke up during flight. He was performing an douple-loop during the Coupe Icare as it happens. The pilot pulled the emergency parachute and landed in wooded area. The glider was completely destroyed. (See video)
Sources:
https://www.ruppert-composite.ch/531251969e0bf2b07/5312519dfb06c0c01.html
https://www.ruppert-composite.ch/images/1009160403.jpg (photo of the glider)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgOR5PLTn84&feature=youtube_gdata_player (1st video)
http://www.ledauphine.com/isere-sud/2010/09/20/coupe-icare-un-planeur-se-disloque-en-plein-vol (+ video)
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 23-Sep-2010 12:41 | Alpine Flight | Added |
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