Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
NTSB Number
CEN10CA505
Location
Waynesville, OH
Event ID
20100830X25148
Coordinates
39.476665, -84.093612
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 loss of aircraft control during the tow for takeoff.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
HINDMAN CLIFFORD D
Address
81 DEERWOOD LAKE DR
City
HARPERSVILLE
State / Zip Code
AL 35078-9701
Country
United States
Analysis
The glider pilot reported that the glider's right wing dropped and the glider ground looped as it was being towed for takeoff. The tow was released and the glider sustained substantial damage when it struck a pole on the side of the runway.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN10CA505