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Aviation accident CEN14CA280

MINR · SCHEMPP-HIRTH NIMBUS 3/24.5 · 2014-06-06 · Wallis, TX, USA

Event

NTSB number
CEN14CA280
Event ID
20140609X51346
Type
Accident
Date
2014-06-06
Location
Wallis, TX, USA
Coordinates
29.613332, -96.027778

Injuries

Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1

Aircraft

Make
SCHEMPP-HIRTH
Model
NIMBUS 3/24.5
Registration
N245AB
FAR Part
091
Engines
0
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain direction control of the glider during takeoff in gusty wind conditions.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
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