Ka 2 incident at Olten airfield: collision with fence during landing

On July 3, 1966, an Alexander Schleicher Ka 2 was involved in an incident at Olten airfield in Switzerland. The pilot inadvertently flew with the dive brakes extended during an aerotow launch and subsequent landing. The aircraft collided with a fence, resulting in damage to the glider. Fortunately, the pilot remained uninjured. The investigation report was approved on October 3, 1966.

1. Aerotow departure: The Ka 2 HB-465 began an aerotow launch at Olten airfield.
2. Dive brakes left out: The glider was flown with the dive brakes inadvertently left extended, without the pilot realizing it, during the tow.
3. Approach with brakes: The pilot continued the subsequent landing approach and landing with the dive brakes still extended, degrading performance.
4. Collision with fence: During the landing roll the glider collided with a fence on the airfield.
5. Crash - no injury: The glider was damaged in the fence collision, while the pilot remained uninjured.