Summary
On August 25, 2010, a Schleicher ASW-20 (N31TS) was involved in an incident near Waynesville, OH. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's loss of aircraft control during the tow for takeoff.
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.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN10CA505. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N31TS.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's loss of aircraft control during the tow for takeoff.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
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