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May 14, 2025 · Rolladen-Schneider LS-6B · N246GC
Hinckley, IL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 14, 2025
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Hinckley, IL
Aircraft
Rolladen-Schneider LS-6B
Tail Number
N246GC
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN25LA177
The pilot reported that he lost control of the glider during the first few seconds of the aerotow takeoff and the glider’s left wing contacted the ground. He stated that he released the glider from the tow airplane, but the glider cartwheeled. The pilot noted that he did not have a wing runner for the takeoff attempt. At the time of the accident the pilot reported that there was nothing mechanically wrong with the glider and that he had “poor airmanship” and was rushing in his flight preparations. The glider sustained substantial damage to the fuselage.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Lateral/bank control-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he lost control of the glider during the first few seconds of the aerotow takeoff and the glider’s left wing contacted the ground. He stated that he released the glider from the tow airplane, but the glider cartwheeled. The pilot noted that he did not have a wing runner for the takeoff attempt. At the time of the accident the pilot reported that there was nothing mechanically wrong with the glider and that he had “poor airmanship” and was rushing in his flight preparations. The glider sustained substantial damage to the fuselage.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 CDT
Nearest AirportHINCKLEY (0nm NE)
Runway09/2
Runway Length2640 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRolladen-Schneider LS-6B
Tail NumberN246GC
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 56 · None · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 3 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter29.73 inHg
Observation Time12:52