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May 15, 1993 · Schleicher ASH 25 E · N555AB
Peyton, CO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 15, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Peyton, CO
Aircraft
Schleicher ASH 25 E
Tail Number
N555AB
Operator
Packard Michael K
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN93LA062
AFTER LAUNCHING VIA AERO TOW AND OBTAINING AN ALTITUDE OF BETWEEN TWO AND FOUR FEET, THE MOTORIZED GLIDER (ENGINE NOT OPERATING) AND TOW PLANE SANK TOWARDS THE GROUND. THE LEFT WING OF THE GLIDER CONTACTED THE GROUND, CAUSING IT TO TURN LEFT. THE GLIDER PILOT RELEASED FROM THE TOW PLANE, BUT HE WAS UNABLE TO AVOID GROUND LOOPING. WINDS AT COLORADO SPRINGS, LOCATED 13 MILES SOUTHWEST OF THE ACCIDENT SITE, SHORTLY AFTER THE ACCIDENT WERE REPORTED TO BE FROM 105 DEGREES AT 5 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 10 KNOTS.
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AFTER LAUNCHING VIA AERO TOW AND OBTAINING AN ALTITUDE OF BETWEEN TWO AND FOUR FEET, THE MOTORIZED GLIDER (ENGINE NOT OPERATING) AND TOW PLANE SANK TOWARDS THE GROUND. THE LEFT WING OF THE GLIDER CONTACTED THE GROUND, CAUSING IT TO TURN LEFT. THE GLIDER PILOT RELEASED FROM THE TOW PLANE, BUT HE WAS UNABLE TO AVOID GROUND LOOPING. WINDS AT COLORADO SPRINGS, LOCATED 13 MILES SOUTHWEST OF THE ACCIDENT SITE, SHORTLY AFTER THE ACCIDENT WERE REPORTED TO BE FROM 105 DEGREES AT 5 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 10 KNOTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:45 MDT
Nearest AirportMeadow Lake (0nm)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchleicher ASH 25 E
Tail NumberN555AB
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPackard Michael K
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 275 · Reciprocating · 26
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 49 · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind105° @ 5 kt, gusting 10 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point37 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourceWIT