ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 298441
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| Date: | Saturday 29 September 2001 |
| Time: | 13:25 LT |
| Type: | Aviastrottel AC 4C |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N68PR |
| MSN: | 044 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 100 hours |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Marshfield, Michigan -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Marshall-Brooks Field, MI (KRMY) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The glider contacted the runway during takeoff. The pilot reported that approximately 200 feet into the ground run, the glider became airborne. After reaching an altitude of about 5 feet, the glider settled to the runway and bounced. The pilot reported that he was wearing headphones, which slipped forward when the glider contacted the runway. As the headphones slipped forward, the pilot's hat was pulled down over his eyes. The glider became airborne again and because he was unable to see the tow plane, the pilot released the glider from the tow. The glider impacted hard on the runway and the pilot suffered a compression fracture in his back.
Probable Cause: The pilot's decision to release from the tow plane during the takeoff. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's vision was restricted by his hat during the takeoff.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI01LA332
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 15-Oct-2022 18:04 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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