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October 4, 2014 · Hph 304CZ · N304AK
Pikeville, TN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 4, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Pikeville, TN
Aircraft
Hph 304CZ (2001)
Tail Number
N304AK
Operator
Dimentstein Shmuel
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA15CA005
The pilot stated that the glider had been aloft for about 30 minutes prior to experiencing a loss of lift. After selecting a field for an off-airport landing, the pilot maneuvered the glider towards the field, and upon touchdown, the left wing contacted a pole. The glider subsequently pivoted left and came to rest upright, resulting in substantial damage to the tail boom. The pilot stated there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies of the glider that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Altitude-Attain/maintain not possible - C
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that the glider had been aloft for about 30 minutes prior to experiencing a loss of lift. After selecting a field for an off-airport landing, the pilot maneuvered the glider towards the field, and upon touchdown, the left wing contacted a pole. The glider subsequently pivoted left and came to rest upright, resulting in substantial damage to the tail boom. The pilot stated there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies of the glider that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:45 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftHph 304CZ
Tail NumberN304AK
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDimentstein Shmuel
Operating RulePart 91
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 65 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 11 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4600 ft
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 30 C
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time16:53
Weather SourceWFAC