# NTSB Accident CHI08CA136
> **Schleicher AS-K13** · 2008-05-10 · Gregory, MI, USA · SERS
## 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.

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