N433TTGlaser-Dirks DG 300 1992-06-10 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

Glaser-Dirks DG 300 S/N: 3E-82

Summary

On June 10, 1992, a Glaser-dirks DG 300 (N433TT) was involved in an accident near Arabi, GA. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT WHEN HE FAILED TO SEE AND AVOID OBSTACLES. FACTORS WERE THE LOSS OF THERMAL LIFT AND THE PILOT'S DIVERTED ATTENTION.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL92LA120. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N433TT.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, June 10, 1992
NTSB Number
ATL92LA120
Location
ARABI, GA
Event ID
20001211X14771
Coordinates
31.959232, -83.769729
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT WHEN HE FAILED TO SEE AND AVOID OBSTACLES. FACTORS WERE THE LOSS OF THERMAL LIFT AND THE PILOT'S DIVERTED ATTENTION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
GLASER-DIRKS
Serial Number
3E-82
Engine Type
None
Model / ICAO
DG 300
Aircraft Type
Glider
No. of Engines
0
Seats
1
FAA Model
DG 300

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
PUGLISI ANTHONY J
Address
1327 NW NORCROSS WAY
City
SEATTLE
State / Zip Code
WA 98177-5235
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ATL92LA120