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Schleicher K-8B HA-4012 accident at Tapolca Airport

HU

On July 7, 2024, a Schleicher K-8B (registration HA-4012) was involved in an aviation accident near HU. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The direct cause of the accident was the pilot's loss of control of the aircraft during the initial phase of the winch launch, resulting from a decrease in situational awareness. This summary draws on records from the Transportation Safety Bureau of Hungary (KBSZ).

Sourcesthe Transportation Safety Bureau of Hungary (KBSZ)Primary reportUpdated 2026-10-25Data APIEditorial standards

On July 7, 2024, a Schleicher K-8B glider (HA-4012) crashed during a winch launch at Tapolca Airport, Hungary. The pilot sustained serious leg injuries, and the aircraft was destroyed.

Incident Overview and Classification On July 7, 2024, at 12:19 local time, a private flight involving a Schleicher K-8B glider with registration HA-4012 resulted in an aviation accident at Tapolca Airport (LHTP). The Hungarian Transport Safety Authority (KBSZ) classified the event as an aviation accident due to the destruction of the aircraft and the serious injuries sustained by the pilot. The investigation was conducted under the mandate of the Ministry of Construction and Transport's Transport Safety Organization, with the primary objective of identifying the causes and circumstances of the event to prevent similar occurrences, rather than to assign fault or liability.

Probable cause

The direct cause of the accident was the pilot's loss of control of the aircraft during the initial phase of the winch launch, resulting from a decrease in situational awareness.
Loss of control in flight

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 7 Jul 2024 Schleicher K-8B accident near HU?

On July 7, 2024, a Schleicher K-8B glider (HA-4012) crashed during a winch launch at Tapolca Airport, Hungary. The pilot sustained serious leg injuries, and the aircraft was destroyed.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 7 Jul 2024 involved a Schleicher K-8B, registration HA-4012, at HU.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The direct cause of the accident was the pilot's loss of control of the aircraft during the initial phase of the winch launch, resulting from a decrease in situational awareness.

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Investigation report by the Transportation Safety Bureau of Hungary (KBSZ). Original record: https://kbsz.hu/dokumentumok/2024-989-4-ZJ.pdf. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the Kozlekedesbiztonsagi Szervezet (KBSZ), Hungary.