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Old September 19th 06, 02:17 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Tony Verhulst
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Default COL Peterson, who died in a glider crash on Sunday

Mal wrote:

Mr Peterson was killed instantly on Sunday afternoon when, while preparing
to land, the glider spiralled out of control and crashed into the ground at
the club's Lockhart airfield.
.......
Mr Johnson had no explanation for the crash and said he was flying in fine
conditions.
...
"Things like this don't get swept under the carpet and it will be fully
investigated because there are lessons to be learnt from this accident."


Like keep your speed up and stay coordinated? This accident is tragic in
itself - but even more so because this seemingly simple failure keeps on
killing us. I know, I know, no opinions until the investigation report
comes out. Just ignore this venting of a frustrated glider instructor.

Tony V.