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December 3, 2016 · Schempp Hirth VENTUS2C · LV-EDB
San Carlos De Bolivar, AR
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 3, 2016
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
San Carlos De Bolivar, AR
Aircraft
Schempp Hirth VENTUS2C
Tail Number
LV-EDB
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA17WA303
On December 3, 2016, about 1750 coordinated universal time, a Schempp Hirth Ventus-2C motorized glider, Argentine registration LV-EDB, operated by a private individual, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain after the left wing detached from the fuselage during soaring maneuvers near San Carlos de Bolivar, Buenos Aires. The Argentine pilot was fatally injured. The personal flight was conducted under Argentine flight regulations.The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Argentina. Further information can be obtained from: Junta de Investigaciones de Accidentes de Aviación Civil (JIAAC) Avenida Belgrano 1370 – Piso 11 C1093AAO, Cuidad Autónoma de Buenos Aires Argentina Tel.: (54) 11 4382-8890 / 91 E-mail: info@jiaac.gov.ar This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Argentina
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On December 3, 2016, about 1750 coordinated universal time, a Schempp Hirth Ventus-2C motorized glider, Argentine registration LV-EDB, operated by a private individual, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain after the left wing detached from the fuselage during soaring maneuvers near San Carlos de Bolivar, Buenos Aires. The Argentine pilot was fatally injured. The personal flight was conducted under Argentine flight regulations.The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Argentina. Further information can be obtained from: Junta de Investigaciones de Accidentes de Aviación Civil (JIAAC) Avenida Belgrano 1370 – Piso 11 C1093AAO, Cuidad Autónoma de Buenos Aires Argentina Tel.: (54) 11 4382-8890 / 91 E-mail: info@jiaac.gov.ar This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Argentina
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:50 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchempp Hirth VENTUS2C
Tail NumberLV-EDB
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
Engines1
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Conditions
ConditionsUnknown
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0