N27GG

MINR
None

SCHEMPP HIRTH DISCUS 2CTS/N: 23

Summary

On February 01, 2024, a Pipistrel TAURUS (N984TP) was involved in an incident near Waller, TX. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The failure of both pilots to see and avoid one another while maneuvering, which resulted in a mid-air collision.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN24LA110. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N984TP.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, February 1, 2024
NTSB Number
CEN24LA110
Location
Waller, TX
Event ID
20240207193757
Coordinates
30.192700, -95.963200
Aircraft Damage
MINR
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The failure of both pilots to see and avoid one another while maneuvering, which resulted in a mid-air collision.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SCHEMPP HIRTH
Serial Number
23
Engine Type
2-cycle
Year Built
2006
Model / ICAO
DISCUS 2CTHI27
Aircraft Type
Glider
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
DISCUS-2CT

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
YELDEZIAN GLENN H
Address
10 WOODMERE PL
City
THE WOODLANDS
State / Zip Code
TX 77381-6123
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# CEN24LA110