Accident to the glider LAK-17A, registration F-CHNX

2016-07-29
A-16/08
Omblèze, the French Republic

On 29 July 2016, the glider LAK-17A, registration F-CHNX, made contact with the treetops during a flight in mountainous terrain. The glider pilot was not injured. The glider was destroyed.

Safety investigation is conducted by French Safety Investigation Authority (Bureau d'Enquêtes et d'Analyses pour la Sécurité de l'Aviation civile).

Status of safety investigation:
2016-07-29 Safety investigation initiated 
2017-01-31 Safety investigation report published (French) or here