ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 357193
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Date: | Sunday 23 June 1996 |
Time: | 14:10 LT |
Type: | Schweizer 2-33 |
Owner/operator: | Sky Soaring, Inc. |
Registration: | N12195 |
MSN: | 209 |
Total airframe hrs: | 3609 hours |
Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
Category: | Accident |
Location: | Union, IL -
United States of America
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Phase: | Landing |
Nature: | Private |
Departure airport: | (5LL) |
Destination airport: | |
Investigating agency: | NTSB |
Confidence Rating: | Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
Narrative:The pilot reported that 'during final approach it was apparent the glider would not clear obstructions near the end of the runway. An off field landing was attempted. During the landing the wing tip struck the ground....'
Probable Cause: The pilots misjudgment of the altitude and distance to the runway.
Accident investigation:
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Investigating agency: | NTSB |
Report number: | CHI96LA214 |
Status: | Investigation completed |
Duration: | 8 months |
Download report: | Final report |
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Sources:
NTSB CHI96LA214
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Revision history:
Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
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