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August 25, 2010 · Schleicher ASW-20 · N31TS
Waynesville, OH
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 25, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Waynesville, OH
Aircraft
Schleicher ASW-20
Tail Number
N31TS
Operator
Michael L Hutchison
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN10CA505
The glider pilot reported that the glider's right wing dropped and the glider ground looped as it was being towed for takeoff. The tow was released and the glider sustained substantial damage when it struck a pole on the side of the runway.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Lateral/bank control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The glider pilot reported that the glider's right wing dropped and the glider ground looped as it was being towed for takeoff. The tow was released and the glider sustained substantial damage when it struck a pole on the side of the runway.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 EDT
Nearest AirportCaesar Creek Gliderport (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length2800 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchleicher ASW-20
Tail NumberN31TS
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMichael L Hutchison
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 61 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 8000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 63 F
Altimeter29.98 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC