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For inclusion as examples in various local safety seminars, I've started
collecting credible anecdotal reports of NMACs (loosely defined) between gliders and other aircraft. I'm particularly interested in incidents or near-incidents with airliners or other "heavies". I have four such anecdotes now (including two of my own!) Sample of how used below sigfile . .. Would appreciate anyone sharing similar information with me . . .any use of the information would, of course, be stripped of identifying information. Only interested in CREDIBLE (e.g., first hand, by participant or direct observer) reports - no "I remember what's- his-name nearly got hit back in 1980" events. As much detail as possible, particularly the best estimate of proximity and if either aircraft took evasive action. FWIW, I also have the full report of the only formally documented glider/airliner MAC that I'm aware of, February 1999 Airbus/G-103 in France. Thanks in advance . . Jim Kellett, Chief CFI(G) Skyline Soaring Glider Check Pilot, CAP Illustrative event report (true): Summer, 1967, eastern United States. 1-26 and NW Airlines 707, altitude ca. 4500' MSL, directly over GA airport which, ca. 20 NM away from major airport. Airliner overtook from behind and passed directly overhead, ca. 100' separation, gear and flaps down. First indication of imminent collision was dark shadow in cockpit of 1-26. Glider not radio equipped, both aircraft operating within applicable FARs (at the time!) No evasive maneuvers by either aircraft. |
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