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December 9, 2000 · Grob G102 · N36WW
Clermont, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 9, 2000
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Clermont, FL
Aircraft
Grob G102
Tail Number
N36WW
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA01LA038
The pilot was on approach for landing and prematurely deployed the speed brakes resulting in the glider descending short of the runway and colliding with trees.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's premature extension of the speed brakes on landing resulting in the glider colliding with trees short of the runway.
Full Narrative
On December 9, 2000, at about 1555 eastern standard time, a Grob G102, registered to Seminole Flying & Soaring Inc., operating as a 14 CFR Part 91 personal crashed short of Seminole Lake Gliderport (6FLO), Clermont, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The glider sustained substantial damage. The private pilot reported no injuries. The flight originated from 6FLO about 1 hour before the accident. The pilot stated he was on approach for landing at 6FLO. He deployed the airbrakes too early and the glider collided with trees short of the runway.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:55 EST
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrob G102
Tail NumberN36WW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engine TypeUnknown
Engine DetailsUnknown
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 60 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:53
Weather SourceWFAC