1 fatality

17 Nov 2013: JOHNSON BEKAS 1A — Stalowa Wola, Poland

Stalowa Wola, Poland

On 17 Nov 2013, a JOHNSON BEKAS 1A was involved in an aviation accident near Stalowa Wola, Poland. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB.

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On November 11, 2013, a BEKAS 1-A glider (SP-8017) was destroyed when it impacted terrain during a tow operation near Airfield Turbia (EPST) in Stalowa Wola, Poland. The pilot was fatally injured.

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.