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October 18, 2008 · Lange Flugzeugbau Gmbh E1 Antares · N4929R

Winter Haven, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 18, 2008
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Winter Haven, FL
Aircraft
Lange Flugzeugbau Gmbh E1 Antares
Tail Number
N4929R
Operator
Buchanan Roger N
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA09CA024

The pilot was preparing his self-launching glider for a local flight at the uncontrolled airport. As he approached the hold short line for runway 11, he announced his position and intentions on the common traffic advisory frequency. He entered the runway and commenced the takeoff roll. At 40 knots, he observed another airplane taking off on runway 29 (opposite direction). He veered the glider to the right into the grass, and the landing gear struck a gopher hole. The right wing struck a runway sign and the glider came to rest. The glider pilot asked the other pilot if he heard his takeoff transmission, and the other pilot replied no, he did not have a radio in his airplane. A crown in the runway does not allow a full view of opposing traffic on runway 11/29. After the accident, the pilot reported that his glider club will post a marshaller with a radio with full view of the runway to provide an "all clear" before takeoff.

NTSB Probable Cause

The failure of the pilot of the other airplane to announce his intentions prior to takeoff, resulting in a runway incursion. Contributing to the accident was the limited forward visibility due to the runway slope.

Full Narrative

The pilot was preparing his self-launching glider for a local flight at the uncontrolled airport. As he approached the hold short line for runway 11, he announced his position and intentions on the common traffic advisory frequency. He entered the runway and commenced the takeoff roll. At 40 knots, he observed another airplane taking off on runway 29 (opposite direction). He veered the glider to the right into the grass, and the landing gear struck a gopher hole. The right wing struck a runway sign and the glider came to rest. The glider pilot asked the other pilot if he heard his takeoff transmission, and the other pilot replied no, he did not have a radio in his airplane. A crown in the runway does not allow a full view of opposite direction traffic on runway 11/29. After the accident, the pilot reported that his glider club will post a marshaller with a radio with full view of the runway to provide an "all clear" before takeoff.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:15 EDT
Nearest AirportGilbert Field (0nm)
Runway11
Runway Length4001 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftLange Flugzeugbau Gmbh E1 Antares
Tail NumberN4929R
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBuchanan Roger N
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine DetailsLange Flugzeugbau · LE 42 · 47
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 67 · Second Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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