Kollision eines Arsenal Air 100 mit Bäumen während eines Tieffluges bei Altwisstock, Schweiz

Altwisstock, Switzerland Arsenal Air 100

Am 27. Juli 1974 kollidierte ein Arsenal Air 100 in der Nähe von Altwisstock, Schweiz, mit Bäumen. Der Vorfall ereignete sich während eines Trainingsfluges, als das Segelflugzeug in niedriger Höhe mit einem Waldgebiet kollidierte. Der Pilot erlitt schwere Verletzungen, und das Flugzeug wurde zerstört. Die Untersuchung ergab, dass unzureichende Flugausbildung, mäßige Turbulenzen und ein nach hinten verlagerter Schwerpunkt zum Strömungsabriss des Segelflugzeugs beitrugen. Das Segelflugzeug war leicht überladen, was jedoch nicht als wesentlicher Faktor für den Unfall angesehen wurde.

  1. Aerotow to soaring area: The pilot aerotowed from Schänis and released over the Oberseetal near Näfels to begin a local soaring training flight.
  2. Limited recent training: In the 11 months before the accident the pilot had only four short dual flights totaling 50 minutes to renew his licence, leaving him with little recent solo soaring practice.
  3. Aft CG and turbulence: The glider was flown with the center of gravity in the rear part of the allowable range in conditions with moderate turbulence from local thermal activity, reducing speed margin and pitch stability.
  4. Low-level ridge flight: After about 1 hour 30 minutes of flight the pilot was flying along the western slope of the Altwisstock at very low height above a wooded area with little speed reserve.
  5. Speed falls below minimum: While flying close to the slope with small speed margin, the glider’s airspeed dropped below the minimum safe speed, likely influenced by turbulence and aft CG.
  6. Sink and tree contact: The glider suddenly sank through in the low-level flight path and its wings or fuselage struck the treetops of the wood on the western flank of the Altwisstock.
  7. Crash - serious injury: Following the tree strike the glider crashed into the wooded area, seriously injuring the pilot and destroying the aircraft with minor damage to the forest.
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