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Aviation accident IAD97LA004

SERS · Wsk Pzl Krosno KR-03A · 1996-10-06 · KUTZTOWN, PA, USA

Event

NTSB number
IAD97LA004
Event ID
20001208X06901
Type
Accident
Date
1996-10-06
Location
KUTZTOWN, PA, USA
Coordinates
40.519779, -75.769851

Injuries

Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
2

Aircraft

Make
Wsk Pzl Krosno
Model
KR-03A
Registration
N288S
FAR Part
091
Engines
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

the glider pilot's improper decision to takeoff despite the presence of a glider winch cable lying on the runway area, which led to the glider snagging the winch cable during the takeoff roll and a subsequent forced landing. A related factor was: the airport manager's improper decision to conduct aero-tow operations, while the glider winch cable was lying on the runway area.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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