Accident to the glider LAK-17BT, registration LY-AWR

2016-10-19
A-16/13
Kalviai forest near Pociūnai aerodrome, Prienai district, Kaunas County, Lithuania

On 19 October 2016, a test flight was performed with the glider LAK-17BT, registration LY-AWR. During the flight, the right wing of the glider broke off due to flutter. The pilot jumped out of the glider and landed safety to the ground using a parachute. The glider was destroyed.

Status of safety investigation:
Decision made not to conduct a safety investigation