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Aviation accident CEN20CA406

MINR · PIK PIK-20D · 2020-09-19 · Union, IL, USA

Event

NTSB number
CEN20CA406
Event ID
20200921X84305
Type
Accident
Date
2020-09-19
Location
Union, IL, USA
Coordinates
42.229366, -88.539047

Injuries

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

Aircraft

Make
PIK
Model
PIK-20D
Registration
N32C
FAR Part
091
Engines
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff that resulted in a collision with another glider that was parked close to the departure runway, and the pilot’s improper decision to attempt a takeoff without ensuring he had safe clearance from the parked glider.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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