Kranich III Außenlandung nach Startunterbrechung in der Nähe des Flugplatzes Bex

Bex Aérodrome (LSGB), Switzerland DFS Kranich III

Am 29. Juni 1969 startete ein DFS Kranich III vom Flugplatz Bex mit einem Piloten und einem Passagier. Kurz nach dem Start trennte der Pilot das Schleppseil, als das Schleppflugzeug Schwierigkeiten hatte, an Höhe zu gewinnen. Das Segelflugzeug führte eine Außenlandung durch, was zu erheblichen Schäden am Flugzeug führte. Sowohl der Pilot als auch der Passagier blieben unverletzt. Die Untersuchung bestätigte, dass die Bremsklappen während des Starts versehentlich ausgefahren wurden, was die Leistung des Schleppflugzeugs beeinträchtigte.

  1. Aerotow takeoff: The Kranich III HB-538 with a pilot and passenger began an aerotow takeoff from Bex airfield at 14:34.
  2. Airbrakes extend: During the takeoff roll or initial climb, the glider’s airbrakes became deployed without the pilot noticing, increasing drag.
  3. Undetected airbrakes: The pilot was unaware that the airbrakes were out, so the abnormal drag condition persisted during the climb.
  4. Tow cannot climb: The additional drag from the extended airbrakes prevented the tow plane from gaining sufficient height after liftoff.
  5. Tow rope released: Recognizing that the tow combination was not climbing, the glider pilot released the tow rope shortly after takeoff.
  6. Hard landing - damage: The pilot carried out a forced landing near Bex, during which the glider was severely damaged but both occupants were uninjured.
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