Aviation accident IAD97LA009

1 fatal · Cessna 172A · 1996-10-20 · LEBANON, OH, USA

Event

NTSB number: IAD97LA009
Event ID: 20001208X06906
Type: Accident
Date: 1996-10-20
Location: LEBANON, OH, USA
Coordinates: 39.419857, -84.209892

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 1
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 1

Aircraft

Make: Cessna
Model: 172A
Registration: N9890T
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

improper aircraft handling by the tow pilot and/or the glider pilots, which allowed the tow plane and glider to get out of position with one another; and failure of the aircrews (in both aircraft) to ensure a timely release of the glider tow rope.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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