Aviation accident FTW01FA129

1 fatal · Cessna 150 · 2001-05-26 · Pryor, OK, USA

Event

NTSB number: FTW01FA129
Event ID: 20010531X01040
Type: Accident
Date: 2001-05-26
Location: Pryor, OK, USA
Coordinates: 36.220275, -95.313056

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 1
Serious: 0
Minor: 1
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 2

Aircraft

Make: Cessna
Model: 150
Registration: N5617E
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

the failure of the glider pilot to maintain aircraft control and his delay in releasing the towrope. A contributing factor was the glider's worn elevator trim friction, which resulted in its disengagement.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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