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November 6, 2019 · Schleicher ASW15 B · N16TD
Waynesville, OH
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 6, 2019
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Waynesville, OH
Aircraft
Schleicher ASW15 B (1972)
Tail Number
N16TD
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA20CA073
The pilot reported that he was unable to find thermals, so he decided to return to the glider port. During the approach, the glider was lower than he initially planned, so he decided to cut the approach short by crossing directly to the runway and then turn for landing. During the turn, the glider struck trees and impacted terrain. The glider sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the glider that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Descent/approach/glide path-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The glider pilot reported that he was unable to find thermals, so he decided to return to the glider port. During the approach, the glider was lower than he initially planned and decided to cut the approach short by crossing directly to the runway, then turn for landing. During the turn, the glider struck trees and impacted terrain. The glider sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the glider that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation station located on an airport, about 9 nm away, reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was 190° at 8 knots. The pilot reported the wind was 130°, light and variable. The pilot attempted to land runway 09.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 EST
Nearest AirportCaesar Creek Soaring Club (0nm SW)
Runway09
Runway Length2800 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchleicher ASW15 B
Tail NumberN16TD
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 70 · None · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130°
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 12000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 28 C
Altimeter30.30 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourcePILO