ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 290434
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| Date: | Wednesday 6 August 2014 |
| Time: | 16:30 LT |
| Type: | Glasflügel H-301B Libelle |
| Owner/operator: | Travis Lagrone |
| Registration: | N1615 |
| MSN: | 65 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1968 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1618 hours |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Brenham, Texas -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Walter, TX (89TA) |
| Walter, TX (89TA) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot was participating in a regional soaring contest when the weather conditions changed and he was unable to maintain altitude. The pilot prepared to land in a field, but once he approached the field he saw power lines. The pilot tried to avoid the power lines but the glider struck a tree and a fence, which resulted in damage to the left wing and empennage. The pilot reported there were no mechanical deficiencies with the glider that contributed to the cause of the accident.
Probable Cause: The pilot's attempt to maneuver away from power lines during a forced landing, which resulted in a collision with a tree and a fence.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CEN14CA409
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 06-Oct-2022 15:05 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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