Accident
On 21 February 1966, a glider, registration HB-700, was involved in an accident near Bennau in the canton of Schwyz, Switzerland. The aircraft was conducting an outlanding under unfavorable wind conditions. During the landing attempt, the glider fell short of the intended landing area and collided with an obstacle. The pilot sustained no injuries. The aircraft was heavily damaged, with the damage assessed at 25 percent of its value.
Aircraft and Pilot Information
The aircraft was a K-8B glider, bearing the Swiss registration HB-700. The pilot, who was the sole occupant, was uninjured in the accident. No further details about the pilot are provided in the source.
Investigation
The official investigation was conducted by the Swiss Federal Aircraft Accident Investigation Commission. The commission reviewed the circumstances and concluded that the outlanding, performed under unfavorable wind conditions, fell short and resulted in a collision with an obstacle. The investigation did not identify any additional contributing factors.
Probable Cause
The probable cause of the accident, as stated by the investigation, is that an outlanding performed under unfavorable wind conditions fell short and the aircraft collided with an obstacle.