Accident to the plane Robin DR400 registered F-HRPB and the glider Schleicher ASW20 registered D-2020 on 16/08/2025 at Saint-Pons
Collision of both aircraft in the tow with the ground during initial climb while being towed
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According to several witnesses, during the initial climb to an altitude of approximately 100 ft, the glider moved into a high position, then a low position, and deviated laterally from the tow plane. The tow plane stalled, then collided with the ground and immediately caught fire. The glider collided with the ground less than 100 m from the aircraft.