ICA BRASOV IS-29D2 near Benton, TN — 2011-10-14
- Date
- 2011-10-14
- Location
- Benton, TN, USA
- Airport
- 92A
- Aircraft
- ICA BRASOV IS-29D2
- Registration
- N1339X
- Category
- Glider
- Highest injury
- None
- Fatalities
- 0
Probable cause
The pilot's improper in-flight planning, which resulted in a low-altitude traffic pattern entry and subsequent collision with telephone wires.
NTSB narrative
The pilot of the glider stated that he was returning to the airport at the conclusion of a 1.5-hour flight. The pilot approached the airport at a slow airspeed and a lower-than-normal altitude due to a misinterpretation of the altimeter reading. The pilot continued the approach for landing, and the glider struck telephone wires on the final leg of the traffic pattern. The glider sustained substantial damage to the wing spar and tailboom. The pilot reported there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the glider.
NTSB coding
Evidence available
- 1 docket document
Docket documents1
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