BEA - Office of Investigations and Analysis for Civil Aviation Safety of the French Republic
BEA - Office of Investigations and Analysis for Civil Aviation Safety of the French Republic
10/11/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/11/2024 01:18
Accident to the Schempp Hirth Discus 2C registered F CTAR on 29/09/2024 at Graulhet Montdragon
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Accident to the Schempp Hirth Discus 2C registered F-CTAR on 29/09/2024 at Graulhet-Montdragon
Cable break during winch take-off, hard landing, discovery flight
Responsible entity
France - BEA
Investigation progression In progress
Progress: 50%
The translation below is for information only:
The cable broke during the winch take-off at around 70 metres. The pilot lands in line with the runway.
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General information
| Local date | 29/09/2024 |
| Responsible entity | France - BEA |
| State or area of occurrence | France - 81 Tarn |
| Location | Graulhet-Montdragon AD |
| Human consequences | None |
| Number of minor injuries | 1 |
| Aircraft consequences | Substantial |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Occurence category | ARC: Abnormal runway contact, GTOW: Glider towing related events |
| File number | BEA2024-0412 |
| Aircraft category | Sailplane (Glider) - Non-powered sailplane (Glider) |
| Operator | France (Association Tarnaise de Vol à Voile) |
| Manufacturer / Model | SCHEMPP HIRTH - DISCUS 2C |
| Aircraft Registration | F-CTAR |
| State of registry | France |
| Last departure point | France - LFCQ : Graulhet Montdragon |
| Planned destination | France - LFCQ : Graulhet Montdragon |
| Flight phase | Take-off |
| Serial number | |
| Operator Type AG | Flying club/school |
| Operation Type | Non-Commercial Operations - Other |
BEA is the French air safety investigation authority for civil aviation. The sole objective of the investigation is to improve air safety. It is intended neither to apportion blame nor to assess responsiblity.