MINR · Piper PA-25-235 · 1997-08-16 · HINCKLEY, IL, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI97LA261
Event ID
20001208X08588
Type
Accident
Date
1997-08-16
Location
HINCKLEY, IL, USA
Coordinates
41.760734, -88.640914
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-25-235
Registration
N9781P
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the failure of the glider pilot to properly handle his airplane during the initial takeoff climb which resulted in the tow pilot's inability to maintain control of his airplane.