ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 385220
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| Date: | Saturday 3 June 2023 |
| Time: | 14:05 LT |
| Type: |  LET L-23 Super Blaník |
| Owner/operator: | Civil Air Patrol |
| Registration: | N438BA |
| MSN: | 029016 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2002 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2612 hours |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Minden, NV -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Training |
| Departure airport: | Minden, NV |
| Minden, NV | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot of the glider reported that while on downwind, the tow airplane maneuvered to avoid another aircraft, which resulted in a slack tow line. The tow line subsequently broke, and the glider pilot initiated a landing to a nearby runway from about 900 ft above ground level (agl). During the landing roll, the glider drifted right, and the right wing impacted a taxiway sign, which resulted in substantial damage to the wing spar. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the glider that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in an impact with a taxiway sign.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB WPR23LA362
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 04-Apr-2024 08:04 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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