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March 18, 1986 · Centrair Schleicher ASW-20 Schleicher · N49946
Phoenix, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 18, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Phoenix, AZ
Aircraft
Centrair Schleicher ASW-20 Schleicher
Tail Number
N49946
Operator
Arnold F Jurn
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX86LA144
THE PLT ELECTED TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF BECAUSE THE ACFT WAS VEERING OFF THE RWY. AFTER RELEASE FROM THE TOW PLANE THE ACFT WING TIP STRUCK A BUSH CAUSING THE AFCT TO GROUND LOOP. THE PLT REPORTED THAT THE WINDS AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT WERE FROM 200 DEG AT 5 KTS GUSTING TO 10 KTS.
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THE PLT ELECTED TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF BECAUSE THE ACFT WAS VEERING OFF THE RWY. AFTER RELEASE FROM THE TOW PLANE THE ACFT WING TIP STRUCK A BUSH CAUSING THE AFCT TO GROUND LOOP. THE PLT REPORTED THAT THE WINDS AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT WERE FROM 200 DEG AT 5 KTS GUSTING TO 10 KTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:15 MST
Nearest AirportTurf Airport (0nm N)
Runway25
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width105 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCentrair Schleicher ASW-20 Schleicher
Tail NumberN49946
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorArnold F Jurn
Operating RulePart 91
Engine TypeUnknown
Engine DetailsUnknown · UNK · Unknown
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 40 · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 5 kt
Visibility35 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time19:45
Weather SourceWFAC