ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 356928
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| Date: | Saturday 3 August 1996 |
| Time: | 14:30 LT |
| Type: | Schleicher KA 6-CR |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N445M |
| MSN: | 6506 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 415 hours |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Forrest City, AR -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Forrest City, AR (KFCY) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
According to the pilot, the glider lost lift while on a local glider flight and he elected to execute an off-airport landing on a dirt road approximately 4 miles from the airport. The tow plane landed on the road to retrieve the glider. The pilot stated that during the takeoff roll from the crowned and uneven dirt road, a heavy dust cloud was created by the tow plane, and he was unable to maintain directional control. The glider impacted a steel foot bridge crossing an irrigation ditch.
Probable Cause: the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff. Factors were the dust restricting his visibility and the uneven terrain.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB FTW96LA330
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 13-Mar-2024 12:21 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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