SCHLEICHER ASW-20

Waynesville, OH — August 25, 2010

Event Information

DateAugust 25, 2010
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberCEN10CA505
Event ID20100830X25148
LocationWaynesville, OH
CountryUSA
Coordinates39.47667, -84.09361
AirportCaesar Creek Gliderport
Highest InjuryNONE

Aircraft

MakeSCHLEICHER
ModelASW-20
CategoryGLI
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None1
Total Injured0

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.

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