SERS · Blanik L-13 · 2001-08-04 · Marlette, MI, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI01LA277
Event ID
20010813X01674
Type
Accident
Date
2001-08-04
Location
Marlette, MI, USA
Coordinates
43.319549, -83.080833
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Blanik
Model
L-13
Registration
N9297Z
FAR Part
091
Engines
—
Damage
MINR
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
Ground crew personnel improperly connected the tow winch cable prior to takeoff which resulted in one side of the winch cable coming disconnected. Factors associated with the accident were the ditch and the tree branch which the airplane contacted.