Incident Overview
On 2 June 2017, at EPZR airfield, a Jantar Std.3 glider was involved in an incident during a towed takeoff. During the ground roll phase, the left aileron control connection became disconnected. The pilot, a glider pilot, released the tow after reaching a height of 100 meters, executed a 150° turn back to the airfield, and landed without damage. During the turn, the glider's canopy detached and fell into water.
Findings
The investigation identified two causes for the incident: 1. Incorrect connection of the aileron pushrod during glider assembly. 2. Incorrect execution of the pre-flight inspection.
Preventive Actions
Following the incident, the operator (Górska Szkoła Szybowcowa AP Żar) ensured that every pilot underwent training in glider assembly and disassembly conducted by the school's Technical Chief.
Safety Recommendations
No safety recommendations were formulated by the commission.
Investigation Details
The investigation was supervised by Andrzej Lewandowski and conducted by the operator. The report was issued in 2017.