Twin II Acro überzieht in tiefer Hangkurve im Abwind

Claro, Switzerland Grob G-103A Twin II Acro

Der Passagier eines Grob Twin II Acro wurde schwer verletzt, der Pilot leicht, als das Segelflugzeug bei tiefer Hangkurve nahe Claro in Abwind überzog; Segelflugzeug zerstört. Nach knapp vier Stunden Streckenflug kurbelte der Pilot am Grat Parusciana eine schwache Thermik. In weiter Linkskurve folgte er dem Kamm Richtung Pizzo di Molinera auf rund 100 m AGL, 50–100 m vom Hang, IAS etwa 90 km/h. Aus schwachem Steigen geriet der Twin II Acro in starken Abwind; Anstellwinkel und Auftrieb brachen weg, ohne Erholungsreserve. Ein Sonderbulletin zu Windscherung und Turbulenz blieb unbeachtet; der Typ galt als träge bei niedrigen Geschwindigkeiten.

  1. Ridge soaring flight: After aerotow departure from Magadino and several hours of cross‑country soaring, the pilot was ridge and thermal soaring along the Parusciana area north of Castione at about 1100 m MSL.
  2. Low height near slope: While following the ridge toward Pizzo di Molinera, the glider was flown at an estimated 100 m above ground and 50–100 m laterally from the slope, leaving little margin for recovery.
  3. Inadequate speed margin: The pilot flew at about 90 km/h in conditions with forecast wind shear and turbulence, without increasing speed above normal minima despite the low altitude and mountain environment.
  4. Encountered strong sink: During a wide left turn following the ridge, the glider transitioned from weak lift into a strong downdraft, abruptly reducing angle of attack and lift at an already low airspeed.
  5. Stall and loss of control: At low speed and low height, the glider stalled and the pilot lost control, with insufficient altitude available for recovery.
  6. Crash - serious injury: The stalled glider descended into the forested slope near Claro, destroying the aircraft, seriously injuring the front‑seat passenger and slightly injuring the pilot.
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