ICA BRASOV IS-29D2
Benton, TN — October 14, 2011
Event Information
| Date | October 14, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA12CA027 |
| Event ID | 20111015X32756 |
| Location | Benton, TN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.25583, -84.58417 |
| Airport | Chilhowee Gliderport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | ICA BRASOV |
| Model | IS-29D2 |
| 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 improper in-flight planning, which resulted in a low-altitude traffic pattern entry and subsequent collision with telephone wires.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the glider stated that he was returning to the airport at the conclusion of a one-and-a-half hour flight, and approached the airport at a low altitude and slow airspeed. The pilot continued the approach for landing, and struck a telephone wire on the final leg of the traffic pattern. The glider sustained substantial damage to the wing spar and tail boom. The pilot reported there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the glider.
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.