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Old July 30th 10, 10:17 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Andy[_1_]
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Default Accident at Szeged WGC

On Jul 30, 1:03*pm, Herb wrote:

What a completely senseless and preventable accident. *Go back and
look at the vicious comments that were made here when BB suggested all
line finishes should be abolished in favor of the 500' and 1 mile
cylinder. *Mr. Larson's death should have been enough to quiet the
fans of low and fast. *Gliders have no business flying close to the
ground, same for other aircraft. *


You and JJ seem to be under the impression that the Szeged accident
resulted from a low altitude high speed approach. Reports from the
site indicate the glider, like some others finishing that day, was low
energy.

Do you have new information that conflicts with those reports?

If not, can you please explain how the finish type was a factor in the
accident.

Andy (GY)