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wrecker

22nd Jul 2016 11:16

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?

India Four Two

23rd Jul 2016 00:57

Pilot dies in glider crash on farmland near Basingstoke - BBC News

Quote:

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.

cats_five

24th Jul 2016 07:48

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.

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