I.C.A.-BRASOV (ROMANIA) IS-28B2
Hampshire, IL — May 16, 2021
Event Information
| Date | May 16, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN21LA226 |
| Event ID | 20210519103108 |
| Location | Hampshire, IL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.15265, -88.50527 |
| Airport | SKY SOARING |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | I.C.A.-BRASOV (ROMANIA) |
| Model | IS-28B2 |
| Category | GLI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The flight instructor’s failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in the exceedance of the glider’s critical angle of attack following the breakage of the weak/safety link during a winch launch, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin, and subsequent impact with trees and terrain.
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.