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February 1, 2024 · Schempp Hirth Discus 2CT NO Series · N27GG
Waller, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 1, 2024
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Waller, TX
Aircraft
Schempp Hirth Discus 2CT NO Series (2006)
Tail Number
N27GG
Operator
Texas Soaring Bats
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
CEN24LA110
The pilot of a Pipistrel Taurus glider reported that, while turning right and climbing in a thermal, he saw another glider at his 10 o’clock position about the same altitude. He quickly turned right to avoid the other glider, but the Pipistrel’s left wing impacted the other glider’s right wing, resulting in substantial damage to both. The pilot flying the other glider, a Schempp-Hirth Discus-2CT, reported that he was in a right turn when he heard the impact. He stated that the Pipistrel was below him and he did not see it. Both pilots landed their gliders without further incident. Both glider pilots reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the gliders that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The failure of both pilots to see and avoid one another while maneuvering, which resulted in a mid-air collision.
Full Narrative
The pilot of a Pipistrel Taurus glider reported that, while turning right and climbing in a thermal, he saw another glider at his 10 o’clock position about the same altitude. He quickly turned right to avoid the other glider, but the Pipistrel’s left wing impacted the other glider’s right wing, resulting in substantial damage to both. The pilot flying the other glider, a Schempp-Hirth Discus-2CT, reported that he was in a right turn when he heard the impact. He stated that the Pipistrel was below him and he did not see it. Both pilots landed their gliders without further incident. Both glider pilots reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the gliders that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 CST
Nearest AirportSoaring Club Of Houston Glider (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchempp Hirth Discus 2CT NO Series
Tail NumberN27GG
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageMinor
OperatorTexas Soaring Bats
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Engine TypeElectric
Engine DetailsPipistrel · Electro 40/30 · Electric · 40
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 75 · None · None
Crew 2Age 60 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 F
Altimeter30.05 inHg
Observation Time14:53
Weather SourceWFAC