SCHLEICHER ASW-20
Waynesville, OH — August 25, 2010
Event Information
| Date | August 25, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN10CA505 |
| Event ID | 20100830X25148 |
| Location | Waynesville, OH |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.47667, -84.09361 |
| Airport | Caesar Creek Gliderport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | SCHLEICHER |
| Model | ASW-20 |
| 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 pilot's loss of aircraft control during the tow for takeoff.
Full Narrative
The glider pilot reported that the glider's right wing dropped and the glider ground looped as it was being towed for takeoff. The tow was released and the glider sustained substantial damage when it struck a pole on the side of the runway.
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.