Occurrence
On 13 July 2017, at 14:47 local time, a glider accident occurred near Pirtó, Hungary. The aircraft, an Alexander Schleicher ASW 27-18E glider (registration D-KRIB), was operated by Flight System Kft. The accident resulted in one fatality.
Investigation
The Transportation Safety Bureau (TSB) of Hungary conducted a safety investigation into the accident. The investigation aimed to reveal the causes and circumstances to prevent similar occurrences. The final report was issued under reference 2017-307-4.
Aircraft and Operator
The glider was manufactured by Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. and registered as D-KRIB. The operator was Flight System Kft. No further details on the aircraft or operator were provided in the initial report.
Location and Timing
The accident site was located 2.8 km from Pirtó at a bearing of 245°. The exact coordinates and terrain characteristics were not specified in the available source.
Injuries
According to the report, one fatality occurred. No other injuries were mentioned.
Regulatory Context
The investigation was carried out under EU Regulation No 996/2010 and Hungarian aviation laws. The TSB is independent and does not apportion blame.