Ka 8 Kollision mit Gelände während der Landung auf dem Flugplatz Schänis

Schänis Flugplatz (LSZX), Switzerland Alexander Schleicher K 8

Am 15. Mai 1965 ereignete sich ein Vorfall mit einer Alexander Schleicher Ka 8 auf dem Flugplatz Schänis in der Schweiz. Der Pilot kehrte von einem Dauerflug zurück, als das Segelflugzeug auf zunehmende Winde traf. Während des Endanflugs verlor der Pilot zu viel Höhe und konnte den Flugplatz nicht erreichen. Das Segelflugzeug kollidierte mit einem Geländehindernis, was zu erheblichen Schäden am Flugzeug führte. Glücklicherweise blieb der Pilot unverletzt.

  1. Return from duration flight: The Ka-8 HB-616 was returning from a duration flight to land at Schänis airfield.
  2. Increasing wind: During the return and approach, the wind strength increased compared to earlier in the flight.
  3. Wind effect misjudged: The pilot did not adequately account for the strengthening wind when planning the approach.
  4. Excess height lost: In the final approach the pilot dissipated too much altitude, leaving insufficient height to reach the intended landing area.
  5. Could not reach field: Because of the excessive height loss, the glider was unable to reach the airfield boundary and descended short of the runway.
  6. Crash - no injury: The glider collided with a terrain obstacle short of the airfield, causing substantial damage but no injury to the pilot.
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