N31TS

Substantial
None

SCHLEICHER ASW-20S/N: 20598

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

Registration
Make
SCHLEICHER
Serial Number
20598
Engine Type
None
Year Built
1982
Model / ICAO
ASW-20A20J
Aircraft Type
Glider
No. of Engines
0
Seats
1
FAA Model
ASW-20

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