SERS · Schleicher AS-K13 · 2008-05-10 · Gregory, MI, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI08CA136
Event ID
20080606X00809
Type
Accident
Date
2008-05-10
Location
Gregory, MI, USA
Coordinates
42.441665, -84.06639
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Schleicher
Model
AS-K13
Registration
N24BS
FAR Part
091
Engines
0
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to adequately secure his handheld radio prior to takeoff, which resulted in a restriction of the flight control stick and loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the stall/mush flight condition encountered after the glider released from the towline.