Incident Overview
On 13 September 2018, a glider incident occurred at Olsztyn Dajtki airfield (EPOD). The aircraft involved was a SZD-51-1 Junior glider, piloted by a student pilot conducting their first flight on this type.
Flight Sequence
The flight began with a winch launch, followed by a circuit pattern and approach, all of which were executed correctly. During the landing flare, at an altitude of approximately 1 meter, the glider experienced a stall (as referred to as "zafalowanie" in the source, indicating aerodynamic buffet or incipient stall). This was followed by a hard touchdown.
Post-Landing Inspection
After landing, inspection of the glider revealed damage to the tailwheel.
Cause
The investigation determined that the cause of the incident was too abrupt control inputs during the landing phase.
Safety Recommendations
No safety recommendations were issued by the investigating body.