Ka 8 B outlanding incident near Renan, Switzerland with significant aircraft damage
On June 12, 1965, an Alexander Schleicher K 8 B experienced an outlanding near Renan, Switzerland. The pilot, on their first cross-country flight, had to perform an outlanding on soft terrain. The aircraft landed without any injuries to the pilot, but sustained significant damage, estimated at 25% of its value. The incident was reviewed and documented by the Swiss aviation authorities, confirming the details and outcomes.
- Cross-country flight: The pilot was flying an Alexander Schleicher Ka-8B on their first cross-country soaring flight.
- Need for outlanding: During the first cross-country flight, the pilot reached a situation where continuation to an airfield was no longer possible and an outlanding became necessary.
- Outlanding attempt: The pilot selected a field and committed to an off-field landing approach.
- Touchdown on soft ground: The glider touched down on soft ground and slid in a sideslip attitude.
- Outlanding - damage: The pilot was uninjured, but the glider was heavily damaged, assessed at about 25 percent of its value.