Hoac-Austria HK 36R Super Dimona
Highland, IL — April 28, 2010
Event Information
| Date | April 28, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN10CA232 |
| Event ID | 20100430X61134 |
| Location | Highland, IL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.77917, -89.64083 |
| Airport | Highland-Winet Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Hoac-Austria |
| Model | HK 36R Super Dimona |
| 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 inadequate preflight planning and his delayed aborted takeoff.
Full Narrative
The pilot was attempting a takeoff on runway 18 (2,692 by 200 feet, turf) when the powered glider's acceleration "seemed" slower than normal. The pilot attributed the slower acceleration to the soft turf of the runway. The pilot stated that the glider was unable to attain takeoff speed, and the decision to abort the takeoff was made too late. The glider then overran the runway and ground looped when it hit a ditch. The glider sustained substantial damage, which included structural damage to the fuselage in the areas between the cabin and empennage and the left landing gear strut. The pilot and passenger were uninjured. The pilot's last flight review was not current and was reported as having been last completed on September 6, 2008.
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.