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July 12, 2009 · Pdps Pzl-Bielsko SZD-59 · N592JD
Durango, CO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 12, 2009
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Durango, CO
Aircraft
Pdps Pzl-Bielsko SZD-59
Tail Number
N592JD
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CEN09CA434
The glider pilot entered a right downwind and turned right base, then to final to land north at the airport. He noticed the tow plane on the runway taking off to the south. The pilot elected to make an abrupt right 360 degree turn at about 80 feet above ground level and contacted trees. The glider was destroyed and the pilot sustained serious injuries.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Operating environment-Air traffic/operating proc-Traffic congestion-Effect on operation
Full Narrative
The glider pilot entered a right downwind and turned right base, then to final to land north at the Airport. He noticed the tow plane on the runway taking off south bound. The pilot elected to make an abrupt right 360 degree turn at about 80 feet above ground level and contacted trees. The glider was destroyed and the pilot sustained serious non life threatening injuries.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 MDT
Nearest AirportVal Air Airport (0nm)
Runway35
Runway Length3515 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPdps Pzl-Bielsko SZD-59
Tail NumberN592JD
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 53 · None · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point32 C
Altimeter30.30 inHg
Observation Time20:53
Weather SourceWFAC