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October 14, 2011 · Ica Brasov IS-29D2 · N1339X
Benton, TN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 14, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Benton, TN
Aircraft
Ica Brasov IS-29D2
Tail Number
N1339X
Operator
Tampa Bay Soaring Society
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA12CA027
The pilot of the glider stated that he was returning to the airport at the conclusion of a 1.5-hour flight. The pilot approached the airport at a slow airspeed and a lower-than-normal altitude due to a misinterpretation of the altimeter reading. The pilot continued the approach for landing, and the glider struck telephone wires on the final leg of the traffic pattern. The glider sustained substantial damage to the wing spar and tailboom. The pilot reported there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the glider.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's improper in-flight planning, which resulted in a low-altitude traffic pattern entry and subsequent collision with telephone wires.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the glider stated that he was returning to the airport at the conclusion of a one-and-a-half hour flight, and approached the airport at a low altitude and slow airspeed. The pilot continued the approach for landing, and struck a telephone wire on the final leg of the traffic pattern. The glider sustained substantial damage to the wing spar and tail boom. The pilot reported there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the glider.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 EDT
Nearest AirportChilhowee Gliderport (0nm)
Runway03
Runway Length2600 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftIca Brasov IS-29D2
Tail NumberN1339X
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTampa Bay Soaring Society
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 64 · None · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 13 kt, gusting 28 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point43 C
Altimeter29.86 inHg
Observation Time23:53
Weather SourceWFAC