SCHLEICHER ASW22
Uvalde, TX, August 10, 2012
Event Information
| Date | August 10, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Uvalde, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 29.21139, -99.74361 |
| Airport | Garner Field |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN12CA548 |
| Event ID | 20120816X45158 |
Aircraft
| Make | SCHLEICHER |
| Model | ASW22 |
| Registration # | OK-2227 |
| Operator | Leteche Sportovni Centrum AeCR |
| Owner | Leteche Sportovni Centrum AeCR |
| 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 did not fully stow the glider’s airbrakes, which prevented the glider from obtaining adequate airspeed during the takeoff roll.
Full Narrative
The pilot prepared the self-launching motor glider for takeoff by extending the airbrakes; this also engaged the wheel braking system. Using the taxiway as the runway, the pilot then proceeded down the taxiway for takeoff; however, the glider did not gain sufficient airspeed to depart. The pilot elected to continue the ground roll to an overrun area, in order to give room for other gliders to depart. The glider impacted a drainage ditch before coming to a stop. The impact resulted in substantial damage to the bulkhead and structural mounts for the landing gear. The pilot reported that he may not have had the airbrakes retracted and stowed for the takeoff, after releasing the brake.
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.