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Collision of Two Sailplanes During 2010 World Gliding Championships (OK-7000)

Ružomberok, SK

On July 4, 2010, an OK-7000 a SE-UOA (registration OK-7000) was involved in an aviation accident near Ružomberok, SK. This summary draws on records from the Aviation and Maritime Investigation Unit, Ministry of Transport of the Slovak Republic.

Sourcesthe Aviation and Maritime Investigation Unit, Ministry of Transport of the Slovak RepublicPrimary reportUpdated 2026-06-09Data APIEditorial standards

On July 4, 2010, two sailplanes collided while circling in a thermal during the 31st FAI World Gliding Championships. Both pilots landed safely with no injuries, but the aircraft sustained significant damage.

Incident Overview and Context On July 4, 2010, at 15:02 UTC, a mid-air collision occurred involving two gliders during the 31st FAI World Gliding Championships (31st FAI WGC 2010) held in Prievidza, Slovakia. The incident took place 10 kilometers southwest of the city of Ružomberok. The event was organized in accordance with FAI Sporting Code regulations and local competition rules. The collision happened while the aircraft were performing a competitive task, specifically circling in an updraft to gain altitude for the next leg of the course. Both flights were conducted under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) during daylight hours. The investigation was conducted by the Unit for Professional Investigation of Aircraft Accidents and Incidents of the Ministry of Transport, Posts and Telecommunications of the Slovak Republic.

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