SGU S 22 outlanding incident in turbulent conditions at Crémines
On June 13, 1965, an SGU S 22 experienced an outlanding near Crémines, Switzerland. The glider encountered significant turbulence while approaching a mowed strip. Upon landing, the right wingtip extended into high grass, causing the aircraft to abruptly veer right and sustain heavy damage. The pilot was unharmed, but the aircraft was deemed irreparable. The incident highlights the challenges of landing in turbulent conditions.
- Outlanding approach: The glider was conducting an outlanding approach to a mowed strip in a field after leaving normal airfield operations.
- Significant turbulence: The approach to the mowed landing strip was flown in considerable turbulence, making precise control and alignment more difficult.
- Right wingtip enters grass: Immediately after touchdown on the mowed strip, the right wingtip extended beyond the strip into adjacent high grass.
- Abrupt right veer: Contact of the right wingtip with the high grass caused the glider to be brusquely pulled and turned to the right, leading to loss of directional control on the ground.
- Outlanding - damage: The glider sustained heavy damage and was not rebuilt, while the pilot remained uninjured.