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
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