ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 268872
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| Date: | Saturday 9 December 2000 |
| Time: | 15:55 LT |
| Type: |  Grob G102 |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | N36WW |
| MSN: | 1113 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2960 hours |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | CLERMONT, Florida -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (6FLO) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot was on approach for landing and prematurely deployed the speed brakes resulting in the glider descending short of the runway and colliding with trees.
Probable Cause: The pilot's premature extension of the speed brakes on landing resulting in the glider colliding with trees short of the runway.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB MIA01LA038
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 15-Oct-2021 12:55 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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