Unidentified Schleicher ASK-21 glider damaged in the air, landed at Sutton Bank.

At 14.30hrs on 13th August 1983 the rear canopy of this glider blew open on an aero-tow launch at Sutton Bank causing minor damage. It was found that the canopy was not locked and this had gone un-noticed during pre-flight checks. The identity of the glider is not yet known.

Pilot - Name unknown.

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