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August 10, 2012 · Schleicher ASW22 BLE · OK-2227
Uvalde, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 10, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Uvalde, TX
Aircraft
Schleicher ASW22 BLE
Tail Number
OK-2227
Operator
Leteche Sportovni Centrum Aecr
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN12CA548
Using the taxiway as the runway, the pilot of the self-launching motor glider began the takeoff; however, the glider did not gain sufficient airspeed to depart. The pilot elected to continue the ground roll to an overrun area in order to give room for other gliders to depart. The glider impacted a drainage ditch, which resulted in substantial damage to the bulkhead and structural mounts for the landing gear. On this type of glider, the wheel braking system is engaged by fully extending the airbrakes. The pilot reported that, after using the wheel brakes during engine start, he may not have fully retracted and stowed the airbrakes before initiating the takeoff.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot did not fully stow the glider’s airbrakes, which prevented the glider from obtaining adequate airspeed during the takeoff roll.
Full Narrative
The pilot prepared the self-launching motor glider for takeoff by extending the airbrakes; this also engaged the wheel braking system. Using the taxiway as the runway, the pilot then proceeded down the taxiway for takeoff; however, the glider did not gain sufficient airspeed to depart. The pilot elected to continue the ground roll to an overrun area, in order to give room for other gliders to depart. The glider impacted a drainage ditch before coming to a stop. The impact resulted in substantial damage to the bulkhead and structural mounts for the landing gear. The pilot reported that he may not have had the airbrakes retracted and stowed for the takeoff, after releasing the brake.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:05 CDT
Nearest AirportGarner Field (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchleicher ASW22 BLE
Tail NumberOK-2227
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLeteche Sportovni Centrum Aecr
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsWankel · Reciprocating · 50
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 52 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter29.96 inHg
Observation Time17:15
Weather SourceWFAC