Accident Overview
On November 11, 2013, at 1245 coordinated universal time (1345 local mean time), a BEKAS 1-A glider, registered SP-8017, was destroyed when it impacted terrain during a tow operation. The accident occurred near Airfield Turbia (EPST) in Stalowa Wola, Poland. The glider was owned and piloted by the accident pilot, who sustained fatal injuries.
Aircraft and Operator
The aircraft involved was a BEKAS 1-A glider, registration SP-8017. It was owned and operated by the pilot. No additional information about the operator or the pilot was provided in the source.
Accident Details
The accident took place during a tow operation. The glider impacted terrain near the airfield. The exact circumstances leading to the impact are not specified in the source. The glider was destroyed as a result of the impact.
Investigation
The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Polish government. The information released by the Polish government is limited to the facts stated in this report. Further information may be obtained from the State Commission on Aircraft Accident Investigation in Warsaw, Poland.
Probable Cause
No probable cause for the accident was stated in the source.