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October 14, 2005 · 1200 G103 · N381SL
Benton, TN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 14, 2005
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Benton, TN
Aircraft
1200 G103
Tail Number
N381SL
Operator
Max Robert Gieseke
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL06CA006
The pilot stated that he was flying about 1200 feet above the ground when the glider lost thermal lift. He made a 270-degree turn towards an open area for an emergency landing. As the glider approached the emergency landing area, it was too high for a landing and was losing airspeed. The pilot then turn towards another field and said that he misjudged the distance to that landing area. As the pilot continued to maneuver for an emergency landing, the right wing tip collided with a guy wire on a power pole. The pilot did not report any mechanical problems with the glider.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's misjudgment of distance and failure to maintain a visual look out during a forced landing resulting in an in flight collision with a guy wire and the ground.
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"This report is based on information received by the NTSB. Additional details may be found in the NTSB's public docket for the case. For further information please contact the NTSB Office of Public Inquires."
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:40 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
Aircraft1200 G103
Tail NumberN381SL
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMax Robert Gieseke
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 39 · None · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time20:53
Weather SourceWFAC