SZD-51-1 Junior Vorfall während des Flugzeugschlepps in Birrhard

Birrhard, Switzerland SZD SZD-51-1

Am 28. Juni 1986 ereignete sich ein Vorfall mit einem SZD-51-1 Junior Segelflugzeug kurz nach dem Start vom Flugplatz Birrfeld in der Schweiz. Das Segelflugzeug, das von einer Frau während eines Schulungsflugs gesteuert wurde, wurde ostwärts geschleppt, als es zu Schwingungen kam. Das Schleppseil löste sich in etwa 1000 Metern Höhe, was zu einem steilen Sinkflug führte. Das Segelflugzeug vollführte eine vollständige 360-Grad-Drehung, bevor es in einem steilen Winkel auf dem Boden aufschlug. Die Pilotin erlitt schwere Verletzungen und das Flugzeug wurde zerstört. Die Untersuchung bestätigte, dass der Unfall durch unzureichende Geschwindigkeit während einer Kurve nach dem Ausklinken verursacht wurde.

  1. Aerotow initial climb: The glider departed Birrfeld on an aerotow training flight to the east and initially climbed normally behind the towplane.
  2. Glider begins pendulum: Shortly after takeoff the glider began to oscillate in tow, at times flying above and then well below the normal tow position, forcing the tug pilot to correct his own attitude.
  3. Short tow cable: A relatively short 35 m tow cable was used instead of the recommended 40–60 m, reducing positional margin and making accurate tow position more demanding for the inexperienced pilot.
  4. Low experience, turbulence: The pilot had limited glider experience and was flying in light Bise turbulence, conditions that likely contributed to the difficulty in maintaining a stable tow position.
  5. Pilot releases tow: Unable to stop the oscillations, the pilot released from tow via the nose hook at about 1000 m above ground and initiated a right turn.
  6. Low-speed turn back: While attempting a turn back toward the airfield, the glider entered a right turn of about 120° into the tailwind and its airspeed dropped below minimum, leading to an increasingly steep descent and a full 360° turn.
  7. Crash - serious injury: The glider impacted the ground near Birrhard at an estimated 60° nose-down attitude, destroying the aircraft and seriously injuring the pilot.
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