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December 30, 2008 · Stemme Gmbh & S-10 · N8679
San Jose, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 30, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
San Jose, CA
Aircraft
Stemme Gmbh & S-10
Tail Number
N8679
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR09CA093
The pilot of the motor glider reported that he taxied to a transient parking area with the wings in a folded position. After parking and unfolding the wings, he began to taxi the glider to the active runway. He reported taxiing to the right of the centerline in order to avoid making contact with the hangars to the left. The pilot then looked ahead and observed three airplanes in the run-up area, and shortly thereafter the glider's left wing tip made contact with a hangar. The glider then spun to the left and collided with the hangar. The left wing sustained substantial damage during the accident sequence.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Residence/building-Awareness of condition - C
Full Narrative
The pilot of the motor glider reported that he taxied to a transient parking area with the wings in a folded position. After parking and unfolding the wings, he began to taxi the glider to the active runway. He reported taxiing to the right of the center line in order to avoid making contact with the hangars to the left. The pilot then looked ahead and observed three airplanes in the run-up area, and shortly thereafter, the glider's left wing tip made contact with a hangar. The glider then spun to the left and collided with the hangar. The left wing sustained substantial damage during the accident sequence.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:06 PST
Nearest AirportReid-Hillview Airport (0nm)
Runway31R
Runway Length3100 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftStemme Gmbh & S-10
Tail NumberN8679
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLimbach · 2400 · Reciprocating · 90
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 59 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 18000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 48
Altimeter30.26 inHg
Observation Time20:50
Weather SourceWFAC