N78PRCALVART HP-18 1990-08-15 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CALVART HP-18 S/N: 18-045

Summary

On August 15, 1990, a Calvart HP-18 (N78PR) was involved in an accident near York Springs, PA. 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 GLIDER PILOT'S MISJUDGED APPROACH TO LANDING, WHICH RESULTED IN THE GLIDER OVERSHOOTING THE LANDING FIELD AND IMPACTING TREES.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC90DGT01. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N78PR.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, August 15, 1990
NTSB Number
NYC90DGT01
Location
YORK SPRINGS, PA
Event ID
20001212X24092
Coordinates
39.999549, -77.110168
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE GLIDER PILOT'S MISJUDGED APPROACH TO LANDING, WHICH RESULTED IN THE GLIDER OVERSHOOTING THE LANDING FIELD AND IMPACTING TREES.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CALVART
Serial Number
18-045
Model / ICAO
HP-18

Registered Owner (Historical)

Status
Deregistered
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# NYC90DGT01