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September 2, 1995 · Schleicher KA-8B · N1196
Mayville, NY
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 2, 1995
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Mayville, NY
Aircraft
Schleicher KA-8B
Tail Number
N1196
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC95LA215
The glider pilot reported he was on approach when he encountered a very unusual sink or down air condition. The aircraft descended and struck trees, about a quarter mile short of the runway.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate inflight planning, which resulted in an inflight collision with trees.
Full Narrative
On September 2, 1995, at 1414 eastern daylight time, a Schleicher KA-8B, N1196, a glider, sustained substantial damage during impact with trees, while attempting to land at the Dart Airport, Mayville, New York. The commercial pilot received minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for the local, personal flight. The flight was conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. In the NTSB form 6120.1/2, the pilot stated: I left Dart Airport for a short personal flight....On return to Dart Field, about 1/4 mile from approach end of [runway] 6, got a very unusual sink of down air condition and fell short of field. Put glider in small tree.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:14 EDT
Nearest AirportDART (0nm)
Runway6
Runway Length1840 ft
Runway Width80 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchleicher KA-8B
Tail NumberN1196
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engine TypeUnknown
Engine DetailsUnknown
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 82 · Unknown
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 15 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO