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Accident to the Schempp Hirth Arcus glider registered F-CVDF on 22/06/2016 at Authon

Collision avec le relief, en vol de pente, en instruction

Responsible entity

France - BEA

Investigation progression Closed
Progress: 100%

Local flight from Château-Arnoux Saint-Auban AD (04).

A witness stated that he saw the glider flying slopes, make a turn to the right then collide with the high ground. The wreckage was found at the top of the Clos de Martre ridge.