Accident Details
Date
Saturday, July 25, 1992
NTSB Number
MIA92LA153
Location
KNOXVILLE, TN
Event ID
20001211X15233
Coordinates
35.980953, -83.800048
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY INSTRUCT THE PASSENGER ON AIRCRAFT CONTROLS PRIOR TO TAKEOFF, RESULTING IN THE PASSENGER INADVERTENTLY RELEASING THE TOW CABLE AS THE GLIDER WAS BEING TOWED THROUGH 150 FEET.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N2135R
Make
BURKHART GROB
Serial Number
3601
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
DAVIS ROBERT L
Address
1915 PINE RIDGE RD
Status
Deregistered
City
SEYMOUR
State / Zip Code
TN 37865
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# MIA92LA153