Accident Overview
On 8 May 1965, a Piper Cub L4A, registered as HB-ODN, was involved in an accident during a tow landing at a military airfield. The aircraft sustained significant damage, estimated at approximately 25 percent of its value.
Pilot and Aircraft
The aircraft was being flown by a student pilot. The specific operator, number of occupants, and engine details are not specified in the source. The pilot remained uninjured.
Sequence of Events
During the tow landing maneuver, the student pilot simultaneously executed an elevator correction and a power reduction. This action caused the aircraft to sink rapidly and subsequently overturn. The aircraft came to rest inverted, resulting in heavy structural damage.
Damage Assessment
The damage to the Piper Cub L4A was assessed as severe, amounting to about 25 percent of the aircraft's value. No further details on specific components affected are available.
Outcome
The pilot was unharmed. The accident investigation did not assign a formal probable cause, but the sequence of pilot actions—simultaneous elevator correction and power reduction—was documented as the direct precursor to the loss of control.