Foka 4 fatal crash

The UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch (http://www.aaib.gov.uk) have
published their report on the fatal crash last year of a SZD Foka 4. The
report is included in the May 2011 bulletin.

The report confirms that the cause was a mis-rig, specifically the
incomplete engagement of the expanding rigging bolt.

In article ,
James Thomson wrote:

The UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch (http://www.aaib.gov.uk)
havepublished their report on the fatal crash last year of a SZD Foka 4.
Thereport is included in the May 2011 bulletin.

The report confirms that the cause was a mis-rig, specifically theincomplete
engagement of the expanding rigging bolt.

Same type of Foka accident a couple of years ago here in Alabama, U.S.

Be careful assembling those Fokas!

On May 16, 11:17*am, Berry wrote:
In article ,
*James Thomson wrote:

The UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch (http://www.aaib.gov.uk)
havepublished their report on the fatal crash last year of a SZD Foka 4.. *
Thereport is included in the May 2011 bulletin.

The report confirms that the cause was a mis-rig, specifically theincomplete
engagement of the expanding rigging bolt.

Same type of Foka accident a couple of years ago here in Alabama, U.S.

Be careful assembling those Fokas!

This makes it even more tragic as it could have been easily avoided!
I've seen aircrafts grounded for silly reasons such as papework,
certifications etc. Isn't a fatal accident caused by a potential
aircraft flaw warrants a reaction?? Shouldn't there been at least an
AD, bullettin or some kind of warning so other owners and future
owners will be aware of it? Do we know if the person who rigged this
aircraft was aware of this potential fatal problem?

Ramy

This makes it even more tragic as it could have been easily avoided!
I've seen aircrafts grounded for silly reasons such as papework,
certifications etc. Isn't a fatal accident caused by a potential
aircraft flaw warrants a reaction?? Shouldn't there been at least an
AD, bullettin or some kind of warning so other owners and future
owners will be aware of it? Do we know if the person who rigged this
aircraft was aware of this potential fatal problem?

Ramy

from reading the accident report (which by the way is incredibly
detailed and complete) it sounds like the people who rigged the glider
were hardly aware of how to rig the glider. very unfortunate
accident.

It's too bad that the accident reports in the US are not as complete
and detailed. I really liked the background information and photos in
this one.

At 20:22 16 May 2011, Ramy wrote:

This makes it even more tragic as it could have been easily avoided!
I've seen aircrafts grounded for silly reasons such as papework,
certifications etc. Isn't a fatal accident caused by a potential
aircraft flaw warrants a reaction?? Shouldn't there been at least an
AD, bullettin or some kind of warning so other owners and future
owners will be aware of it? Do we know if the person who rigged this
aircraft was aware of this potential fatal problem?

Ramy


Yes there has been - RTFM...!

Al Eddie wrote:
Do we know if the person who rigged this
aircraft was aware of this potential fatal problem?

Yes there has been - RTFM...!

Let me guess: You haven't read the accident report, have you?

On May 16, 5:21*pm, Al Eddie wrote:
At 20:22 16 May 2011, Ramy wrote:

This makes it even more tragic as it could have been easily avoided!
I've seen aircrafts grounded for silly reasons such as papework,
certifications etc. Isn't a fatal accident caused by a potential
aircraft flaw warrants a reaction?? Shouldn't there been at least an
AD, bullettin or some kind of warning so other owners and future
owners will be aware of it? Do we know if the person who rigged this
aircraft was aware of this potential fatal problem?

Ramy

Yes there has been - RTFM...!

Agree, a direct link to the report would have been more helpful...

Originally Posted by Berry[_2_]

In article ,
James Thomson wrote:

The UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch (http://www.aaib.gov.uk)
havepublished their report on the fatal crash last year of a SZD Foka 4.
Thereport is included in the May 2011 bulletin.

The report confirms that the cause was a mis-rig, specifically theincomplete
engagement of the expanding rigging bolt.

Same type of Foka accident a couple of years ago here in Alabama, U.S.

Be careful assembling those Fokas!

Schempp-hirth's Standard Austrias, SH1, and SHKs also use a similar system
Lets all avoid these kinds of accidents!
Scott W.

Remember the Caproni accident in Texas a few years ago? Right wing
folded on takeoff.

http://dms.ntsb.gov/aviation/Acciden...2011120000.pdf

Similar wing attach system for securing the outer panels to the center
section. Know your equipment.

Steve Leonard

On 17/05/2011 01:34, Ramy wrote:
On May 16, 5:21 pm, Al wrote:
At 20:22 16 May 2011, Ramy wrote:

This makes it even more tragic as it could have been easily avoided!
I've seen aircrafts grounded for silly reasons such as papework,
certifications etc. Isn't a fatal accident caused by a potential
aircraft flaw warrants a reaction?? Shouldn't there been at least an
AD, bullettin or some kind of warning so other owners and future
owners will be aware of it? Do we know if the person who rigged this
aircraft was aware of this potential fatal problem?

Ramy

Yes there has been - RTFM...!

Agree, a direct link to the report would have been more helpful...

Short Link: http://preview.tinyurl.com/6hdztyz