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August 8, 2006 · Schempp-Hirth DISCUS-2CT · N93FR
Julian, PA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 8, 2006
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Julian, PA
Aircraft
Schempp-Hirth DISCUS-2CT
Tail Number
N93FR
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC06CA198
According to the pilot, he had performed a cross country glider flight and was returning to his home airport, around dusk, when the glider "got a bit low." The pilot attempted to start the glider's engine, at approximately 1,200 feet AGL, but was unsuccessful, because he could not maintain the required excessive nose down attitude for engine start. The pilot then initiated a 180 degree turn to perform a forced landing to a field. During the turn, the glider encountered "very strong sink," and impacted the edge of a residence. The pilot reported no mechanical deficiencies with the glider. He also stated that he should have "abandoned glider flight" and started the engine when he was in the vicinity of an airport.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's delayed decision to restart the glider's engine. A factor in the accident was a loss of thermal lift.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, he had performed a cross country glider flight and was returning to his home airport, around dusk, when the glider "got a bit low." The pilot attempted to start the glider's engine, at approximately 1,200 feet AGL, but was unsuccessful, because he could not maintain the required excessive nose down attitude for engine start. The pilot then initiated a 180 degree turn to perform a forced landing to a field. During the turn, the glider encountered "very strong sink," and impacted the edge of a residence. The pilot reported no mechanical deficiencies with the glider. He also stated that he should have "abandoned glider flight" and started the engine when he was in the vicinity of an airport.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:45 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchempp-Hirth DISCUS-2CT
Tail NumberN93FR
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsSolo · 2350 · Reciprocating
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 57 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind350° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter30.10 inHg
Observation Time22:43
Weather SourceWFAC