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July 20, 2016 · Diamond Aircraft Ind Gmbh HK 36 TC · N526TC
Blanchester, OH
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 20, 2016
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Blanchester, OH
Aircraft
Diamond Aircraft Ind Gmbh HK 36 TC (1998)
Tail Number
N526TC
Operator
Eastern Cincinnati Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA391
The pilot of a powered glider reported that during the landing roll on a narrow grass airstrip, the glider veered to the left of centerline. He attempted to correct for the veer with right rudder input, but was unsuccessful. The left main landing gear traveled over a slope in the runway [crown for drainage purposes] and the left wing impacted corn stalks. The glider spun to the left and slid down the drainage area into the corn field. The glider sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the powered glider that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot of a powered glider reported that during the landing roll on a narrow grass airstrip, the glider veered to the left of centerline. He attempted to correct for the veer with right rudder input, but was unsuccessful. The left main landing gear traveled over a slope in the runway [crown for drainage purposes] and the left wing impacted corn stalks. The glider spun to the left and slid down the drainage area into the corn field. The glider sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the powered glider that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 EDT
Nearest AirportPrivate Grass Strip (0nm)
Runway30
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftDiamond Aircraft Ind Gmbh HK 36 TC
Tail NumberN526TC
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorEastern Cincinnati Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912A3 · Reciprocating · 80
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 71 · None · None
Crew 2Age 41 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind100° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Observation Time19:54
Weather SourceWFAC