Fatal Glider Accident Hampshire
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Fatal Glider Accident Hampshire
A short news report on the BBC website reporting a fatal "Powered Glider Accident" at Bradley. With few further details.
Anyone know the type and circumstances?
Anyone know the type and circumstances?
Pilot dies in glider crash on farmland near Basingstoke - BBC News
A pilot died when her glider crashed in a field in Hampshire. The aircraft came down on farmland about five miles south of Basingstoke just before 12:00 BST.
Hampshire Constabulary said the 60-year-old woman - the only person on board - died at the scene. Her next of kin have been informed. No-one else was injured.
Hampshire Constabulary said the 60-year-old woman - the only person on board - died at the scene. Her next of kin have been informed. No-one else was injured.
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I was lucky enough to know the pilot who was warm, kind & helpful. The report above doesn't mention it but she was also a former women's world hang gliding champion and a very talented glider pilot. Everyone who knew her is shocked by the news.
