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March 5, 1994 · Pzl-Bielsko SZD-55-1 · N551TJ
Mcminnville, TN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 5, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Mcminnville, TN
Aircraft
Pzl-Bielsko SZD-55-1
Tail Number
N551TJ
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ATL94LA059
THE PILOT WAS ATTEMPTING A LANDING IN A GRASS FIELD. HE STATED THAT ON FINAL APPROACH, HE LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK A FENCE, AND CRASHED INTO THE FIELD.
NTSB Probable Cause
The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft during the landing approach.
Full Narrative
On March 5, 1994, about 1533 central standard time, a Bielsko SZD-55-1 Glider, N551TJ was destroyed following a collision with terrain near McMinnville, Tennessee. The private pilot was not injured in the accident. The aircraft was being operated under 14 CFR Part 91 by the pilot. Visual meteorological conditions existed at the time, and no flight plan had been filed for the flight. The flight departed Mcminnville about 1330 enroute to Knoxville, Tennessee. The pilot stated that he was attempting a landing in a grass field. He stated that he lost control of the aircraft on short final, and impacted a fence and the terrain. The pilot failed to complete the Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1/2.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:33 CST
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPzl-Bielsko SZD-55-1
Tail NumberN551TJ
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engine TypeUnknown
Engine DetailsUnknown · UNKNOWN · Unknown
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 46 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind40° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46 / 34 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:40
Weather SourceWFAC