Aviation accident CEN11LA585

1 fatal · AERO COMMANDER CALLAIR A-9B · 2011-08-21 · Marshall, MI, USA

Event

NTSB number: CEN11LA585
Event ID: 20110822X25954
Type: Accident
Date: 2011-08-21
Location: Marshall, MI, USA
Coordinates: 42.25111, -84.955558

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 1
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 1

Aircraft

Make: AERO COMMANDER
Model: CALLAIR A-9B
Registration: N7638V
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The towplane pilot's loss of control during an aerotow operation due to the glider pilot's inability to maintain a proper position behind the towplane while encountering turbulence on initial climb.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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