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July 1, 2007 · Schempp-Hirth Discus-Cs · N42CA
Freehold, NY
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 1, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Freehold, NY
Aircraft
Schempp-Hirth Discus-Cs
Tail Number
N42CA
Operator
Paul F Quinn
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL07CA101
The pilot stated that the takeoff was normal. His glider and the tow plane were on the initial climb out. During the climb they began to encounter heavy turbulence. At 200 feet AGL he continued to encounter heavy turbulence and bumped his head twice against the canopy. He inadvertently hit the release cable handle at a low altitude, and disconnected from the tow plane. He attempted to return to the airport and collided with trees after losing lift. The pilot did not report any flight control anomalies with the glider.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's inadvertent activation of the tow release handle at a low altitude following an encounter with turbulence.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that the take-off was normal his glider and the tow plane were on the initial climb out. During the climb they began to encounter heavy turbulence. At 200 feet AGL he continued to encounter heavy turbulence and bumped his head twice against the canopy. He inadvertently hit the release cable handle at a low altitude, and disconnected from the tow plane. He attempted to return to the airport and collided with trees after losing lift. The pilot did not report any flight control anomalies with the glider.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 EDT
Nearest AirportFREEHOLD (0nm)
Runway30
Runway Length2275 ft
Runway Width22 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchempp-Hirth Discus-Cs
Tail NumberN42CA
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPaul F Quinn
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 56 · None · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 10 kt, gusting 14 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 46
Altimeter30.06 inHg
Observation Time15:51
Weather SourceWFAC