Schleicher ASW15
Waynesville, OH — November 6, 2019
Event Information
| Date | November 6, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA20CA073 |
| Event ID | 20191106X94258 |
| Location | Waynesville, OH |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.47667, -84.09389 |
| Airport | Caesar Creek Soaring Club |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | Schleicher |
| Model | ASW15 |
| Category | GLI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Probable Cause
The glider pilot's improper approach during landing, which resulted in collision with trees.
Full Narrative
The glider pilot reported that he was unable to find thermals, so he decided to return to the glider port. During the approach, the glider was lower than he initially planned and decided to cut the approach short by crossing directly to the runway, then turn for landing. During the turn, the glider struck trees and impacted terrain.
The glider sustained substantial damage to the left wing.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the glider that would have precluded normal operation.
The automated weather observation station located on an airport, about 9 nm away, reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was 190° at 8 knots. The pilot reported the wind was 130°, light and variable. The pilot attempted to land runway 09.
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.