Accident Details
Date
Saturday, September 19, 2020
NTSB Number
CEN20CA406
Location
Union, IL
Event ID
20200921X84305
Coordinates
42.229366, -88.539047
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 directional control during takeoff that resulted in a collision with another glider that was parked close to the departure runway, and the pilot’s improper decision to attempt a takeoff without ensuring he had safe clearance from the parked glider.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N32C
Make
PIK
Serial Number
20650
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
LANDL KARL G
Address
6 W RIDGE AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
PROSPECT HEIGHTS
State / Zip Code
IL 60070-1350
Country
United States
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN20CA406