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July 3, 1984 · Applebay Sailplanes ZUNI II · N22HL
Ephrata, WA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 3, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Ephrata, WA
Aircraft
Applebay Sailplanes ZUNI II
Tail Number
N22HL
Operator
William G Hill
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA84LA159
THE TWO GLIDERS COLLIDED WHILE THERMALING IN VICINITY OF EACH OTHER WHILE ENGAGED IN A CONTEST. ACCORDING TO THE PLTS THEY LOST SIGHT OF EACH OTHER WHILE SPIRALING IN THE LIFT. BOTH ACFT LANDED SAFELY. THE COLLISION WAS NOSE TO TAIL.
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THE TWO GLIDERS COLLIDED WHILE THERMALING IN VICINITY OF EACH OTHER WHILE ENGAGED IN A CONTEST. ACCORDING TO THE PLTS THEY LOST SIGHT OF EACH OTHER WHILE SPIRALING IN THE LIFT. BOTH ACFT LANDED SAFELY. THE COLLISION WAS NOSE TO TAIL.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 PDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftApplebay Sailplanes ZUNI II
Tail NumberN22HL
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWilliam G Hill
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Engine TypeUnknown
Engine DetailsUnknown | Unknown
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 42 · Second Class
Crew 2Age 32 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 8 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time20:50
Weather SourceWFAC