ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 39260
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| Date: | Friday 23 June 2000 |
| Time: | 13:15 |
| Type: |  Schweizer SGS 1-26C |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N2792Z |
| MSN: | 294 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1203 hours |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Tehachapi, CA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | L94 |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The glider was observed to continue in a 360-degree turn until it impacted the ground after it made the downwind to base turn for landing. A witness reported having a conversation with the pilot 2 days prior to the accident. The pilot stated to the witness that the flight had gone well and there were no problems noted with the glider. An inspection of the glider was conducted. Control continuity was established from the control stick in the cockpit to the left aileron, rudder, and elevator. One-third of the right wing separated from the wing structure. Control continuity of the outboard portion of the right wing from the aileron to the separated control tube was established. No further discrepancies were noted.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft speed and control while maneuvering to land.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB: https://www.ntsb.gov/_layouts/ntsb.aviation/brief.aspx?ev_id=20001212X21276&key=1
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 24-Oct-2008 10:30 | ASN archive | Added |
| 21-Dec-2016 19:23 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Time, Damage, Category, Investigating agency] |
| 12-Dec-2017 18:51 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Operator, Departure airport, Source, Narrative] |
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