SCHWEIZER SGS1-34
Waynesville, OH — April 21, 2010
Event Information
| Date | April 21, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN10CA225 |
| Event ID | 20100426X13422 |
| Location | Waynesville, OH |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.47667, -84.09361 |
| Airport | Waynesville |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | SCHWEIZER |
| Model | SGS1-34 |
| 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 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Full Narrative
The glider pilot reported that he got too low when he attempted to return to the grass airstrip for landing. He reported that he made too steep of a turn without enough airspeed and the glider stalled. The left wing dropped so he applied right rudder. The right wing impacted the terrain which resulted in substantial damage to the wing and empennage.
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.