Pilot Debrief

Schleicher ASW15 near Waynesville, OH — 2019-11-06

Final reportGAA20CA073
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Date
2019-11-06
Location
Waynesville, OH, USA
Airport
2OH9
Aircraft
Schleicher ASW15
Registration
N16TD
Category
Glider
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The glider pilot's improper approach during landing, which resulted in collision with trees.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he was unable to find thermals, so he decided to return to the glider port. During the approach, the glider was lower than he initially planned, so he decided to cut the approach short by crossing directly to the runway and then turn for landing. During the turn, the glider struck trees and impacted terrain. The glider sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the glider that would have precluded normal operation.

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