Pilot Debrief

SCHWEIZER SGS 2 32 near Middlefield, OH — 2015-06-25

Final reportGAA15CA141
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Date
2015-06-25
Location
Middlefield, OH, USA
Airport
7G8
Aircraft
SCHWEIZER SGS 2 32
Registration
N275P
Category
Glider
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The student pilot's incorrect pitch and roll rate control inputs which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and incipient spin at a low altitude.

NTSB narrative

The flight instructor reported that during a simulated glider tow rope break emergency procedure, the student pilot did not enter the correct control inputs, and the glider stalled and entered an incipient spin. The flight instructor arrested the spin, and was confronted with power line wires. The flight instructor stated that he, "immediately applied down elevator diving under the power lines." The glider impacted the terrain and trees. Substantial damage was sustained to both wings and the horizontal stabilizer. The flight instructor reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the glider that would have precluded normal operation.

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