1 fatal · SLINGSBY CAPSTAN TYPE 49B · 2011-07-15 · Hollywood, MD, USA
Event
NTSB number
ERA11FA401
Event ID
20110715X11650
Type
Accident
Date
2011-07-15
Location
Hollywood, MD, USA
Coordinates
38.308055, -76.535003
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
SLINGSBY
Model
CAPSTAN TYPE 49B
Registration
N7475
FAR Part
091
Engines
0
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The glider pilot’s improper response to the “check spoilers” signal from the tow pilot. Contributing to the accident was the glider pilot’s failure to confirm that the spoilers were closed and locked before takeoff, and the glider copilot’s improper crew coordination response to the “check spoilers” signal from the tow pilot.