# NTSB Accident IAD97LA004
> **Wsk Pzl Krosno KR-03A** · 1996-10-06 · KUTZTOWN, PA, USA · SERS
## 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.

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