Accident to the glider SCHEMPP HIRTH DISCUS 2CT registered D-KFDR on 06/09/24 at La Motte Du Caire

Collision avec des arbres lors de l'approche finale

Responsible entity

France - BEA

Investigation progression In progress

Progress: 50%

Private AD local flight from La Motte Du Caire (04)

During the final approach, the glider collided with trees located on the runway axis.

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General information
Local date	06/09/2024
Responsible entity	France - BEA
State or area of occurrence	France - 04 Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
Location	AD Le Motte Du Caire
Human consequences	None
Aircraft consequences	Destroyed
Occurrence class	Accident
Occurence category	CTOL: Collision with obstacle(s) during take-off and landing
File number	BEA2024-0378

Flight Information
Aircraft category	Sailplane (Glider) - Non-powered sailplane (Glider)
Operator	France (Club de Planeurs de La Motte du Caire)
Manufacturer / Model	SCHEMPP HIRTH - DISCUS 2CT
Aircraft Registration	D-KFDR
State of registry	Germany
Last departure point	France (AD La Motte Du Caire (LF0431))
Planned destination	France (AD Le Motte Du Caire (LF0431))
Flight phase	Approach
Serial number
Operator Type AG	Flying club/school
Operation Type	Non-Commercial Operations - Pleasure - Local

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