Accident Details
On 8 August 2024 at 14:51 UTC, the glider OY-XGT, a Grob G102 ASTIR CS, was involved in an accident during a winch launch from runway 31 at Ejstruphede airfield (EKVE). The flight was a local private flight under visual flight rules (VFR) and visual meteorological conditions (VMC) in daylight.
Sequence of Events
According to the pilot’s account, during the takeoff run the pilot perceived an asymmetric pull from the winch, and the ailerons were likely not in a neutral position. The right wing contacted the runway, the glider subsequently ground-looped, and the nose struck the ground hard. The pilot assessed the wind as light north-northwest during the takeoff.
Injuries and Damage
The pilot sustained minor injuries. The glider suffered substantial damage to the nose section, and the canopy shattered.
Investigation
The Accident Investigation Board for Civil Aviation and Railways (Havarikommissionen) received notification from the Danish Glider Union (DSvU) at 15:36 UTC on the same day. After an initial safety investigation, the Board decided not to pursue further investigation, referencing Article 5 of EU Regulation 996/2010 and Section 138 of the Danish Aviation Act. The investigation was closed with this statement.