N1148S

Substantial
Minor

SCHWEIZER SGS1-34S/N: 58

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
NTSB Number
CEN10CA225
Location
Waynesville, OH
Event ID
20100426X13422
Coordinates
39.476665, -84.093612
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SCHWEIZER
Serial Number
58
Engine Type
None
Year Built
1971
Model / ICAO
SGS1-34
Aircraft Type
Glider
No. of Engines
0
Seats
1
FAA Model
SGS 1-34

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MULLINS DARREL L
Address
4476 88TH ST
City
URBANDALE
State / Zip Code
IA 50322-1478
Country
United States

Analysis

The glider pilot reported that he got too low when he attempted to return to the grass airstrip for landing. He reported that he made too steep of a turn without enough airspeed and the glider stalled. The left wing dropped so he applied right rudder. The right wing impacted the terrain which resulted in substantial damage to the wing and empennage.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN10CA225