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Old May 12th 20, 06:57 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Scott Williams[_2_]
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Default Fatal Towplane Accident 5-9-20

On Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at 12:45:39 PM UTC-5, Waveguru wrote:
Again, condolences to all involved. I would sure like to know some of the details. How old and how experienced was the glider pilot? How long was the tow rope and was it within the regulations regarding breaking strength? Was the tow release on the floor of the tow plane? How high were they when the glider kited?

Boggs


With Sadness and respect, the video shows the towplane on the runway, and the paved surface seems to have threshold markings. If this is so, the towplane came to rest on the departure end and would seem to indicate a very low and early event in the launch.
Scott.