Ka 4 Rhönlerche II loses control during approach at Winterthur airfield, no injuries

On March 30, 1969, an Alexander Schleicher Ka 4 Rhönlerche II experienced a loss of control during the final approach at Winterthur airfield in Switzerland. The incident occurred when the pilot initiated a right sideslip to lose altitude, resulting in a stall and the aircraft veering to the right. Despite the hard impact with the ground, the pilot was unharmed, but the glider sustained significant damage. Weather conditions included moderate turbulence and gusty winds, which may have contributed to the difficulty in controlling the aircraft.