PDPS PZL-BIELSKO SZD-59 near Durango, CO — 2009-07-12
Final reportCEN09CA434
- Date
- 2009-07-12
- Location
- Durango, CO, USA
- Airport
- CD82
- Aircraft
- PDPS PZL-BIELSKO SZD-59
- Registration
- N592JD
- Category
- Glider
- Highest injury
- Serious
- Fatalities
- 0
Probable cause
The glider pilot's decision to perform a low-altitude 360-degree turn while on final approach to land.
NTSB narrative
The glider pilot entered a right downwind and turned right base, then to final to land north at the airport. He noticed the tow plane on the runway taking off to the south. The pilot elected to make an abrupt right 360 degree turn at about 80 feet above ground level and contacted trees. The glider was destroyed and the pilot sustained serious injuries.
NTSB coding
Evidence available
- 1 docket document
Docket documents1
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