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Aviation accident CEN09CA007

NONE · Let Blanik · 2008-10-04 · Gardner, KS, USA

Event

NTSB number
CEN09CA007
Event ID
20081002X05155
Type
Accident
Date
2008-10-04
Location
Gardner, KS, USA
Coordinates
38.801109, -94.955276

Injuries

Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2

Aircraft

Make
Let
Model
Blanik
Registration
N48026
FAR Part
091
Engines
—
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAWN
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff when the climb performance of the tow plane and the glider were inadequate. Contributing to the accident were the high density altitude and the terrain-induced turbulence.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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