Accident Corowa

[Francesco]

The ASCC sadly has to announce, the tragic accident to one of the gliders in Corowa on Friday 24th of December 2010.
The Pilot involved was Ilmari Rintesalo.
The accident happened during the self launch during which the glider was unable to climb normally.
After hitting power lines next to the Redlands Road, the aircraft came to rest next to the road.
Emergency services responded quickly, but to our regret Ilmari did not survive.

Eye witnesses reported airbrakes open during take-off.

Investigation is in the hands of ATSB Australia.

[Jan Ritsma]

Words are not enough, but at this moment its all we have.

Please accept our sincere condolences to family and all gliderfriends at Corowa.

Jan and Brigitte