Kehl-Sundheim airfield

Kehl-Sundheim airfield
Characteristics
ICAO code	EDSK
Coordinates	48 ° 33 '42 "  N , 7 ° 50' 34"  E Coordinates: 48 ° 33 '42 "  N , 7 ° 50' 34"  E
Height above MSL	138 m (453  ft )
Transport links
Distance from the city center	3 km east of Kehl
Basic data
operator	Aero Club Kehl e. V.
Start-and runway
03/21	685 m × 30 m grass

The Kehl-Sundheim airfield is a special airfield near Kehl in the Ortenau district . It is approved for gliders , powered gliders , microlights and powered aircraft with a maximum take-off weight of up to 1250 kilograms.

Events

The Aero-Club Kehl organizes the Kehler Flugtage once a year with aerobatics and model flying shows.

Incidents

• On May 16, 2004, a Sportavia RS-180 got into an uncontrolled attitude while turning at low altitude and crashed into a field next to the airfield. The pilot and two passengers were killed. Another passenger was seriously injured.

• On November 18, 2006, flew glider type 13 Schleicher ASK the landing area and collided with trees. The pilot was seriously injured.

• On May 13, 2007, an Orličan Discus CS glider took off in winch launch . During take-off, the tow rope came loose and during the subsequent outland landing, the aircraft collided with trees and vehicles. The pilot was seriously injured.

Web links

• Website of the Aero-Club Kehl e. V.

Individual evidence

1. ↑ Bulletin - Accidents and Disruptions in the Operation of Civil Aircraft. Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation , May 2004, accessed on April 1, 2018 . 
2. ↑ Bulletin - Accidents and Disruptions in the Operation of Civil Aircraft. Federal Office for Aircraft Accident Investigation , November 2006, accessed on April 1, 2018 . 
3. ↑ Bulletin - Accidents and Disruptions in the Operation of Civil Aircraft. Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation , May 2007, accessed on April 1, 2018 .