ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 66668
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| Date: | Friday 19 June 2009 |
| Time: | 11:00 |
| Type: |  Grob G103 Twin Astir |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N5462N |
| MSN: | 3875 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 3880 hours |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Wellington, CO -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Executive |
| Departure airport: | Wellington, CO (4CO2) |
| Wellington, CO (4CO2) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that the initial takeoff roll was normal, but that after a premature takeoff due to wind gusts and thermals the glider controls became ineffective. The pilot attempted to pull the tow line release knob and reported that the tow line “back-released,” resulting in the glider entering a stall. During the impact with terrain, the glider's empennage separated partially, just aft of the fuselage. Examination of the tow line release mechanism and glider systems revealed no mechanical anomalies.
Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the glider during takeoff.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB
History of this aircraft
Other occurrences involving this aircraft
| 4 June 1994 | N5462N | Colorado Soaring Association | 0 | Wellington, CO | |
sub |
| Heavy landing | ||||||
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 27-Jul-2009 21:06 | DColclasure | Added |
| 29-Nov-2009 09:09 | Alpine Flight | Updated |
| 21-Dec-2016 19:25 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Time, Damage, Category, Investigating agency] |
| 02-Dec-2017 15:37 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Cn, Other fatalities, Nature, Departure airport, Destination airport, Source, Narrative] |
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