ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 381929
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| Date: | Saturday 21 May 1983 |
| Time: | 15:30 LT |
| Type: | Schreder HP12A |
| Owner/operator: | Minnesota Soaring Club |
| Registration: | N544J |
| MSN: | 056035L |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Stanton, MN -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE PILOT PERFORMED HIS PREFLIGHT CHECKS INCLUDING A FLIGHT CONTROL CHECK. AFTER LIFT OFF THE PILOT COULD NOT CONTROL THE PITCH OF THE GLIDER. AS THE PITCH INCREASED TO ABOUT 30 DEGREES HE ELECTED TO RELEASE THE TOW CABLE FROM THE TOW AIRCRAFT. THE GLIDER STALLED AND 'FELL OVER ON RIGHT WING' AT ABOUT 50 TO 100 FEET AND CONTACTED THE GROUND AT ABOUT A 40 DEGREE NOSE LOW ATTITUDE. EXAMINATION REVEALED THAT THE RUDDERVATOR WAS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI83LA223
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 02-Apr-2024 08:39 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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