Accident Details
Date
Sunday, July 12, 2009
NTSB Number
CEN09CA434
Location
Durango, CO
Event ID
20090713X63907
Coordinates
37.336387, -107.851112
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
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
Registration
N592JD
Make
PDPS PZL-BIELSKO
Serial Number
B-2158
Year Built
1994
Model / ICAO
SZD-59
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
ZAREMBA ANTHONY B
Address
200 OAK HILL DR
Status
Deregistered
City
BRENHAM
State / Zip Code
TX 77833-9363
Country
United States
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