Airbrake lever broke off during final approach, PZL-Bielsko SZD-51-1 "Junior", PH-980
Status :
Closed
On final, the handle for the airbrakes in the cockpit broke, making it impossible for the pilot to adjust the airbrakes. The glider lost more altitude than planned and made a hard landing in the field before the landing strip. The pilot remained unharmed.
