N8679

Substantial
None

STEMME GMBH & CO S-10S/N: 10-39

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
NTSB Number
WPR09CA093
Location
San Jose, CA
Event ID
20090120X43332
Coordinates
37.332778, -121.819725
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle during taxi.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N8679
Make
STEMME GMBH & CO
Serial Number
10-39
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
S-10S10S
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
GADHOKE ARUN
Address
152 FAIRWAY DR
Status
Deregistered
City
MOUNTAIN TOP
State / Zip Code
PA 18707-9081
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot of the motor glider reported that he taxied to a transient parking area with the wings in a folded position. After parking and unfolding the wings, he began to taxi the glider to the active runway. He reported taxiing to the right of the center line in order to avoid making contact with the hangars to the left. The pilot then looked ahead and observed three airplanes in the run-up area, and shortly thereafter, the glider's left wing tip made contact with a hangar. The glider then spun to the left and collided with the hangar. The left wing sustained substantial damage during the accident sequence.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR09CA093