Pilot Debrief

Hoac-Austria HK 36R Super Dimona near Highland, IL — 2010-04-28

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Date
2010-04-28
Location
Highland, IL, USA
Airport
H07
Aircraft
Hoac-Austria HK 36R Super Dimona
Registration
N400HK
Category
Glider
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and his delayed aborted takeoff.

NTSB narrative

The pilot was attempting a takeoff when the powered glider's acceleration seemed slower than normal. The pilot attributed the slower acceleration to the soft turf of the runway. He stated that the glider was unable to attain takeoff speed and that he made his decision to abort the takeoff too late. The glider then overran the runway and ground-looped when it hit a ditch. The glider sustained substantial damage, which included structural damage to the fuselage in the areas between the cabin and empennage and the left landing gear strut. The pilot and passenger were uninjured. The pilot's last flight review was not current and was reported as having been last completed on September 6, 2008.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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