Accident to a Robin DR400 and a glider Schleicher ASK21 on 08/06/2018 at Dunstable AD [Investigation led by AAIB / United Kingdom]

Preliminary data based on the notification from the United Kingdom authorities:

Mid-air collision between tug and an un-related glider. Both aircraft landed safely.

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General information
Local date	08/06/2018
Responsible entity	United Kingdom - AAIB
State or area of occurrence	United Kingdom
Location	AD Dunstable
Human consequences	None
Aircraft consequences	Substantial
Occurrence class	Accident
File number	BEA2018-0389

Flight Information
Aircraft category	Aeroplane - Small aeroplane
Operator	United Kingdom
Manufacturer / Model	ROBIN - DR400
Aircraft Registration	G-LGCC
State of registry	United Kingdom
Last departure point	United Kingdom (Dunstable Airfield)
Planned destination	United Kingdom (Dunstable Airfield)
Flight phase	Tow
Serial number	1021
Operator Type AG	Flying club/school
Operation Type	Specialised Operations (Aerial Work) - Towing

Second aircraft involved
Aircraft category	Fixed Wing - Sailplane (Glider)
Operator	United Kingdom
Manufacturer / Model	Schleicher - ASK21
Aircraft Registration
State of registry	United Kingdom
Last departure point	United Kingdom (Dunstable AD)
Planned destination	United Kingdom (Dunstable AD)
Flight phase	Unknown
Serial number	21470
Operator Type AG
Operation Type	Non-Commercial Operations - Pleasure - Local

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