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August 16, 2020 · Evektor Aerotechnik L13 SEH · N334BA
Frankenmuth, MI
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 16, 2020
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Location
Frankenmuth, MI
Aircraft
Evektor Aerotechnik L13 SEH (1994)
Tail Number
N334BA
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN20CA337
The pilot reported that following a landing and back-taxi in a motor glider, he failed to stow the speed brake prior to attempting a subsequent takeoff. During the takeoff attempt, the glider would not climb out of ground effect. The motor glider departed the end of the runway and impacted terrain which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage.
NTSB Probable Cause
Personnel issues-Task performance-Use of equip/info-Use of equip/system-Pilot
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that following a landing and back-taxi in a motor glider, he failed to stow the speed brake prior to attempting a subsequent takeoff. During the takeoff attempt, the glider would not climb out of ground effect. The motor glider departed the end of the runway and impacted terrain which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:54 EDT
Nearest AirportWm 'Tiny' Zehnder Field (0nm W)
Runway09
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftEvektor Aerotechnik L13 SEH
Tail NumberN334BA
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 55 · None · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0