Summary
On July 12, 2009, a Pdps Pzl-bielsko SZD-59 (N592JD) was involved in an accident near Durango, CO. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft was destroyed.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The glider pilot's decision to perform a low-altitude 360-degree turn while on final approach to land.
The glider pilot entered a right downwind and turned right base, then to final to land north at the Airport. He noticed the tow plane on the runway taking off south bound. The pilot elected to make an abrupt right 360 degree turn at about 80 feet above ground level and contacted trees. The glider was destroyed and the pilot sustained serious non life threatening injuries.
This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN09CA434. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N592JD.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The glider pilot's decision to perform a low-altitude 360-degree turn while on final approach to land.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
The glider pilot entered a right downwind and turned right base, then to final to land north at the Airport. He noticed the tow plane on the runway taking off south bound. The pilot elected to make an abrupt right 360 degree turn at about 80 feet above ground level and contacted trees. The glider was destroyed and the pilot sustained serious non life threatening injuries.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN09CA434