Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
THE CERTIFIED FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
On July 24, 1994, approximately 1000 central daylight time, a Let L-23 glider, N923SB, was substantially damaged during take- off. The instructor pilot and his student were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the 14 CFR 91 flight.
During an interview conducted by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector, the instructor pilot reported that the glider was being towed by car for takeoff as part of a student qualification. After separation from the towing vehicle the instructor pilot felt that they were not gaining airspeed and stalled. The glider struck the ground resulting in structural damage.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# FTW94LA250