AB SPORTINE AVIACIJA GENESIS 2
Roseland, VA — October 20, 2012
Event Information
| Date | October 20, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA13CA035 |
| Event ID | 20121022X53223 |
| Location | Roseland, VA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.80333, -78.94028 |
| Airport | Tinker Field |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | AB SPORTINE AVIACIJA |
| Model | GENESIS 2 |
| Category | GLI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain glider control during takeoff.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that as the glider reached flying speed it began to oscillate with the right wing dipping and impacting the grass runway, which resulted in a loss of control. The tow line disconnected, as designed, and the glider came to rest in an inverted position. The pilot sustained minor injuries. A post-accident examination conducted by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed substantial damage to the wings and the vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the glider that would have precluded normal operation.
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.