Unfall des Spalinger S 18 III bei der Landung unter turbulenten Bedingungen auf dem Flugplatz Bex

Bex Aérodrome (LSGB), Switzerland Spalinger S 18 III

Am 30. Mai 1965 ereignete sich ein Unfall mit einem Spalinger S 18 III während der Landung auf dem Flugplatz Bex in der Schweiz. Der Pilot, der einen Trainingsflug durchführte, traf beim Anflug auf starke Seitenwinde und Turbulenzen. Trotz Bemühungen, den Landepfad zu korrigieren, verlor das Segelflugzeug die Kontrolle und stürzte auf die Graspiste. Der Pilot blieb unverletzt, aber das Segelflugzeug erlitt erhebliche Schäden und wurde zum Totalschaden. Zwei weitere Segelflugzeuge landeten kurz nach dem Vorfall sicher.

  1. Aerotow training flight: The pilot departed Bex aerodrome on an aerotow in glider S-18 III HB-487 for an approximately one-hour training flight.
  2. Crosswind approach begun: On return to land before an approaching storm, the pilot began a right-hand base leg to runway 33 at about 150 m AGL with airbrakes extended in a strong left crosswind of 30–40 km/h.
  3. Strong turbulence: The approach was affected by strong turbulence associated with the changing weather and crosswind, making control more difficult.
  4. Low approach speed: During the base-to-final segment the glider was flown too slowly for the turbulent, crosswind conditions.
  5. Deviated toward obstacles: Unable to maintain a proper approach path in the crosswind, the glider drifted left toward the edge of the airfield and nearby obstacles.
  6. Low turn with airbrakes: At only 3–4 m above the ground, the pilot initiated a right turn with airbrakes still extended to avoid the obstacles, further reducing effective airspeed and lift.
  7. Crash - no injury: The glider abruptly rolled off, stalled, and crashed onto the grass runway, heavily damaging the fuselage and right wing while the pilot remained uninjured.
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