Accident Overview
On 12 June 1965, a Schleicher Ka-8B glider, registered as HB-720, was involved in an accident near Renan in the canton of Bern, Switzerland. The incident occurred during the pilot's first cross-country flight. The pilot executed an outlanding on soft ground, and the aircraft touched down while skidding. The pilot remained uninjured, but the glider was heavily damaged, with the damage assessed at 25 percent of its value.
Aircraft and Pilot Information
The aircraft was a Schleicher Ka-8B glider, a single-seat training and performance glider. Its registration was HB-720. The pilot was on his first cross-country flight, but no further details about the pilot's experience or qualifications are provided in the source.
Sequence of Events
During the cross-country flight, the pilot decided to perform an outlanding. The landing was made on soft ground, and the glider skidded during the touchdown. The exact cause for the decision to land is not specified in the official report.
Damage and Injuries
The pilot was not injured. The glider sustained structural damage, quantified as 25 percent of its value. The source does not specify which components were damaged beyond the description of a heavy damage.
The investigation was conducted by the Swiss Federal Commission for Aircraft Accident Investigation under summary proceedings. The final report was approved on 5 October 1965 and circulated on 22 October 1965.