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May 26, 2014 · Schleicher ASW 27 · N137ED
Cedar Valley, UT
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 26, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Cedar Valley, UT
Aircraft
Schleicher ASW 27 (1999)
Tail Number
N137ED
Operator
Urbanczyk Kirk M
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR14CA213
The pilot reported that while being towed behind a tow airplane for takeoff, there was a slight drop of the right wing. The pilot corrected with aileron control to level the wings and at this point, the left wing may have come in contact with the grass on the runway, which provided enough drag to turn the glider 180 degrees to the left. During the turn, the safety link released. The glider then rolled backwards before coming to rest. Postaccident examination of the left wing revealed that the left aileron was substantially damaged and had separated from its mounts in the wing. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the glider that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in inadvertent terrain contact by the wing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while being towed behind a tow airplane for takeoff, there was a slight drop of the right wing. The pilot corrected with aileron control to level the wings and at this point, the left wing may have come in contact with the grass on the runway, which provided enough drag to turn the glider 180 degrees to the left. During the turn, the safety link released. The glider then rolled backwards before coming to rest. Postaccident examination of the left wing revealed that the left aileron was substantially damaged and had separated from its mounts in the wing. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the glider that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 MDT
Nearest AirportCedar Valley (0nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchleicher ASW 27
Tail NumberN137ED
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorUrbanczyk Kirk M
Operating RulePart 91
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 51 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 4 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point36 C
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time21:47
Weather SourceWFAC