ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 290110
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| Date: | Friday 12 April 2013 |
| Time: | 11:30 LT |
| Type: | Schleicher ASH 26 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N26EL |
| MSN: | 26243 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 15 hours |
| Engine model: | DIAMOND AE50R |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Tullahoma, Tennessee -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Tullahoma-Northern Airport, TN (THA/KTHA) |
| Tullahoma-Northern Airport, TN (THA/KTHA) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
According to the pilot, he was on a one mile final approach to runway 36 at 800 feet with the glider engine stowed. He noted that the wind was changing and extended the flaps. The airspeed was between 55 and 60 knots when the airbrakes were extended to start a descent. The altitude was high and the glider began to descend at a rapid rate. The pilot closed the airbrakes to arrest the descent rate but realized he was to low and unable to land on the intended runway. The glider collided with a tree, and a post-accident examination revealed that the left wing was substantially damaged. The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause: The pilot's improper use of wing spoilers during approach resulting in an altitude loss and collision with a tree.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ERA13CA310
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 06-Oct-2022 10:57 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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