Missed field landing. Late decision to make a field landing. Erroneous evaluation of height....

Responsible entity

France - BEA

Investigation progression Closed

Progress: 100%

Missed field landing. Late decision to make a field landing. Erroneous evaluation of height.

Final report (EN) (2001/07/23)
Final report (FR) (2001/07/23)

General information
Local date	23/07/2001
Responsible entity	France - BEA
State or area of occurrence	France
Location	Semnoz
Human consequences
Aircraft consequences
Occurrence class
Occurence category
File number	BEA d-wd010723

Flight Information
Manufacturer / Model
Aircraft category	Fixed wing - Glider - Glider - powered - fixed powerplant instal
Operator
Aircraft Registration	D-KJWD
State of registry	France
Last departure point
Planned destination
Flight phase
Serial number
Operator Type AG
Operation Type	General aviation

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