Accident to the Robin DR400 registered D-EWLA on 25/06/2023 at Lienz
Opening of the glider canopy, high passage of the glider, collision of the tow aircraft with the ground
Responsible entity
Preliminary data based on the notification from the Austrian authorities:
During Aero Tow the canopy of the glider Duo Discus opened at low height. While the pilots tried to close the canopy the glider climbed and lifted the towplanes tail. Tow rope ripped at glider side. Max. height of glider was approx. 80 meters AGL. Tow planes crashed and burned completely-Pilot died. Glider landed safely.