Kollision in der Luft mit Bonanza 35, Piper PA-18 und Mucha Standard am Flugplatz Zweisimmen

Zweisimmen Flugplatz (LSTZ), Switzerland Alexander Schleicher Ka 4 Rhönlerche II SZD SZD-22B Beechcraft B35 Piper J3C-65/L-4

Am 31. Juli 1974 ereignete sich am Flugplatz Zweisimmen in der Schweiz eine Kollision in der Luft, an der eine Beechcraft Bonanza 35, eine Piper PA-18 und ein Segelflugzeug vom Typ Mucha Standard beteiligt waren. Die Bonanza 35, die sich auf einem VFR-Flug von Zürich befand, kollidierte kurz nach dem Start mit der Piper PA-18, die das Segelflugzeug Mucha Standard schleppte. Der Pilot der Bonanza wurde tödlich verletzt, während der Schleppflugzeugpilot schwere Verletzungen erlitt. Der Pilot des Segelflugzeugs Mucha Standard konnte das Schleppseil ausklinken und sicher landen, ohne Schaden zu nehmen. Beide Motorflugzeuge wurden bei dem Vorfall zerstört.

  1. Aerotow takeoff roll: The Mucha Standard glider HB-658, behind towplane HB-OUH, began its aerotow takeoff from the hard-surface runway with the start helper giving the launch signal.
  2. Misjudged approaching Bonanza: Before authorizing the tow launch, the start helper saw the Bonanza west of Betelried but, based on its height and track, incorrectly assumed it was not intending to land and thus did not delay the launch.
  3. Bonanza low over runway: While the tow combination was starting and climbing, the Bonanza HB-EBF flew along the runway centerline at about 80 m above ground with gear down and little or no flap, on what was effectively a landing approach.
  4. Converging flight paths: As the towplane and glider climbed through about 15 m above ground, the Bonanza, slightly left of the towline and descending, closed rapidly from behind, with witnesses noting an increase in its engine power shortly before overtaking.
  5. Glider releases towline: At the moment of collision, the glider pilot released the towline and continued independently to land on the remaining runway.
  6. Mid-air collision: The Bonanza collided with the climbing towplane at about 15 m above ground, both powered aircraft crashed onto the runway with one fatal and one serious injury, while the glider landed safely without damage.
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