GLIDER DITCHES WEST OF PORLOCK
At 5pm Swansea Maritime
Rescue Coordination Centre were called by a glider pilot reporting that he had
ditched his 15 meter glider 1 nautical mile west of Porlock, Somerset.
The pilot reported that his tail hit the water first and he flipped over and went in to the water upside down. He allowed the cabin to fill with water before he hit the release button. This allowed him to float to the surface. The pilot had a lifejacket.
The glider pilot was
uninjured and managed to swim 15 meters to shore. His fibreglass glider has
sunk and vessels in the area are being advised to be aware of any possible
drifting debris.
Minehead Coastguard Rescue
Team went to the scene to offer assistance to the pilot.
The pilot reported that his tail hit the water first and he flipped over and went in to the water upside down. He allowed the cabin to fill with water before he hit the release button. This allowed him to float to the surface. The pilot had a lifejacket.