Pilot Debrief

SCHWEIZER SGS 1-26B near Waynesville, OH — 2010-07-10

Final reportCEN10CA388
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Date
2010-07-10
Location
Waynesville, OH, USA
Aircraft
SCHWEIZER SGS 1-26B
Registration
N2429W
Category
Glider
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The student pilot's delayed decision that resulted in insufficent altitude to return to the departure airport.

NTSB narrative

The student glider pilot was towed to an altitude of 3,000 feet above ground level and 2 miles from the departure airport, before releasing for a training flight in the local area. Unable to locate sustained lift, the student pilot returned to the airport for landing. The student pilot "thought that [she] had sufficient altitude to safely return to [departure airport]"; however, the glider contacted trees and terrain near the airport. Examination of the glider revealed both composite wings and the fuselage were substantially damaged. The student pilot stated there were no anomalies with the glider prior to the accident.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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