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Old 22nd Dec 2007, 16:00
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Fatal glider accident

Sadly heard about a fatal glider accident near Hennenman late Saturday afternoon. RIP
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Gliding Accident

Does anyone have details, glider type, phase of flight, name etc
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Old 23rd Dec 2007, 10:33
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A glider broke up in the air. Details are very few, but it looks like he bailed but was too late in getting out and the pilot impacted the ground next to the glider. Type was an ASW 20.
from http://www.avcom.co.za/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=28531
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