18.12.2025, Unfälle, Großbritannien

AAIB Bericht - Dunstable - ASW 24

"Eyewitnesses reported that, at an early stage in the launch, the glider’s vertical positioning behind the tug was unstable. While the pilot appeared to regain some control over the instability, shortly after the towing aircraft lifted off, witnesses noticed the tow rope had become detached from the glider, which was below 50 ft agl at the time. ..." [AAIB-29481]