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April 22, 1992 · Glaser-Dirks DG-600/18M · N107T
Newnan, GA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 22, 1992
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Newnan, GA
Aircraft
Glaser-Dirks DG-600/18M
Tail Number
N107T
Operator
Bridges Bobby L
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL92LA086
DURING THE INITIAL CLIMB AFTER TAKE OFF, WITNESSES NOTED THAT THE ENGINE ON THE MOTORIZED GLIDER HAD QUIT OR WAS SPUTTERING. THE GLIDER PASSED OVER TWO ADDITIONAL WITNESSES, JUST ABOVE THE TREE TOPS, WITH THE PROPELLER WINDMILLING. THE ENGINE WAS AGAIN HEARD BUT WAS DESCRIBED AS TOO LOUD & RACING. AFTERWARDS THE SOUND OF AN IMPACT WAS HEARD. AN EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE FAILED TO REVEAL AN EXPLANATION FOR THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. THE FLIGHT CONTROLS WERE FOUND INTACT & FUNCTIONAL. AN EXAMINATION OF THE ACCIDENT SITE INDICATED THAT THE GLIDER HAD IMPACTED IN A NEARLY VERTICAL NOSE DOWN ATTITUDE. IT CRASHED IN AN OPEN FIELD JUST AFTER OVERFLYING THE EDGE OF THE TREE LINE WHICH BORDERED THE OPEN FIELD.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS, AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL AT TOO LOW OF AN ALTITUDE TO EFFECT RECOVERY.
Full Narrative
DURING THE INITIAL CLIMB AFTER TAKE OFF, WITNESSES NOTED THAT THE ENGINE ON THE MOTORIZED GLIDER HAD QUIT OR WAS SPUTTERING. THE GLIDER PASSED OVER TWO ADDITIONAL WITNESSES, JUST ABOVE THE TREE TOPS, WITH THE PROPELLER WINDMILLING. THE ENGINE WAS AGAIN HEARD BUT WAS DESCRIBED AS TOO LOUD & RACING. AFTERWARDS THE SOUND OF AN IMPACT WAS HEARD. AN EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE FAILED TO REVEAL AN EXPLANATION FOR THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. THE FLIGHT CONTROLS WERE FOUND INTACT & FUNCTIONAL. AN EXAMINATION OF THE ACCIDENT SITE INDICATED THAT THE GLIDER HAD IMPACTED IN A NEARLY VERTICAL NOSE DOWN ATTITUDE. IT CRASHED IN AN OPEN FIELD JUST AFTER OVERFLYING THE EDGE OF THE TREE LINE WHICH BORDERED THE OPEN FIELD.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 EDT
Nearest AirportPRIVATE (1nm NNE)
Runway36
Runway Length3300 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGlaser-Dirks DG-600/18M
Tail NumberN107T
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBridges Bobby L
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 275 · Reciprocating
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 54 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 11 kt
Visibility25 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:54
Weather SourceWFAC