DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND GMBH HK 36
Blanchester, OH — July 20, 2016
Event Information
| Date | July 20, 2016 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA16CA391 |
| Event ID | 20160726X70542 |
| Location | Blanchester, OH |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.20667, -84.01833 |
| Airport | Private grass strip |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND GMBH |
| Model | HK 36 |
| Category | GLI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the powered glider during the landing roll.
Full Narrative
The pilot of a powered glider reported that during the landing roll on a narrow grass airstrip, the glider veered to the left of centerline. He attempted to correct for the veer with right rudder input, but was unsuccessful. The left main landing gear traveled over a slope in the runway [crown for drainage purposes] and the left wing impacted corn stalks. The glider spun to the left and slid down the drainage area into the corn field.
The glider sustained substantial damage to the fuselage.
The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the powered glider that would have precluded normal operation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.