Accident to the glider Schempp Hirth registered D-KAPX on 29/07/2025 at Serres-La-Bâtie
Untimely opening of the canopy after take-off, turn back and collision with trees
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Local flight Serres-la-Bâtie AD
During initial climb after take-off, the glider’s canopy opened unexpectedly. The Plexiglas separated from the canopy frame and struck the propeller. The pilot decided to land against QFU and made a left turn. A the end of the manoeuvre, the glider collied with trees the ground.