SCHWEIZER SGS 1-26B
Waynesville, OH — July 10, 2010
Event Information
| Date | July 10, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN10CA388 |
| Event ID | 20100712X63435 |
| Location | Waynesville, OH |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.47667, -84.09361 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | SCHWEIZER |
| Model | SGS 1-26B |
| Category | GLI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The student pilot's delayed decision that resulted in insufficent altitude to return to the departure airport.
Full Narrative
The student glider pilot was towed to an altitude of 3,000 feet above ground level and 2 miles from the departure airport, before releasing for a training flight in the local area. Unable to locate sustained lift, the student pilot returned to the airport for landing. The student pilot "thought that [she] had sufficient altitude to safely return to [departure airport]"; however, the glider contacted trees and terrain near the airport. Examination of the glider revealed both composite wings and the fuselage were substantially damaged. The student pilot stated there were no anomalies with the glider prior to the accident.
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.