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March 14, 1992 · Let L-13 · N12CG
Lock Haven, PA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 14, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Lock Haven, PA
Aircraft
Let L-13
Tail Number
N12CG
Operator
Harry C Samuel
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
BFO92LA039
THE GLIDER WAS DEPARTING ON RUNWAY 27 FOR A LOCAL PLEASURE FLIGHT. DURING THE TOWED TAKEOFF, THE TOW ROPE BROKE AT 220 FEET ABOVE GROUND LEVEL. THE PILOT CLEARED THE TOW PLANE BY MAKING A RIGHT TURN AND THEN TURNED BACK TO THE LEFT TO THE DEPARTURE FIELD. DUE TO OBSTRUCTIONS NEAR THE RUNWAY, THE PILOT ELECTED TO LAND ON THE GRASS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE PAVED RUNWAY. AFTER TOUCHDOWN, THE GLIDER STRUCK A MOUND OF DIRT WHICH DESTROYED THE AIRPLANE.
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THE GLIDER WAS DEPARTING ON RUNWAY 27 FOR A LOCAL PLEASURE FLIGHT. DURING THE TOWED TAKEOFF, THE TOW ROPE BROKE AT 220 FEET ABOVE GROUND LEVEL. THE PILOT CLEARED THE TOW PLANE BY MAKING A RIGHT TURN AND THEN TURNED BACK TO THE LEFT TO THE DEPARTURE FIELD. DUE TO OBSTRUCTIONS NEAR THE RUNWAY, THE PILOT ELECTED TO LAND ON THE GRASS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE PAVED RUNWAY. AFTER TOUCHDOWN, THE GLIDER STRUCK A MOUND OF DIRT WHICH DESTROYED THE AIRPLANE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 EST
Nearest AirportW. T. Piper Mem. (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length3500 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLet L-13
Tail NumberN12CG
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageDestroyed
OperatorHarry C Samuel
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Engine TypeUnknown
Engine DetailsUnknown
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 74 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 15 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point25 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourceWIT