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August 8, 1983 · Eiriavion Oy PIK-20B · N20PE

Cordele, GA

Overview

Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 8, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Cordele, GA
Aircraft
Eiriavion Oy PIK-20B
Tail Number
N20PE
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL83LA322

THE PLT WAS COMPETING IN A REGIONAL SOARING CONTEST. WHILE EN ROUTE FROM THE 1ST TURN POINT HE ENCOUNTER RAIN & ELECTED TO LAND IN A PASTURE. DURING THE LANDING ROLL, THE TAIL SKID STRUCK A HOLE WHICH CRACKED THE FUSELAGE, IMMEDIATELY FORWARD OF THE EMPENNAGE.

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THE PLT WAS COMPETING IN A REGIONAL SOARING CONTEST. WHILE EN ROUTE FROM THE 1ST TURN POINT HE ENCOUNTER RAIN & ELECTED TO LAND IN A PASTURE. DURING THE LANDING ROLL, THE TAIL SKID STRUCK A HOLE WHICH CRACKED THE FUSELAGE, IMMEDIATELY FORWARD OF THE EMPENNAGE.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 EDT
Nearest Airport18nm S
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftEiriavion Oy PIK-20B
Tail NumberN20PE
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engine TypeUnknown
Engine DetailsUnknown
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 52 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 5 kt
Visibility4 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time18:49
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data