Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary CHI92LA208

KENDALLVILLE, IN, USA

Aircraft #1

N36133

Schweizer SGS2-33A

Analysis

THE TOW ROPE BROKE AT AN ALTITUDE OF APPROXIMATELY 300 FEET DURING THE AUTO TOW. THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO RETURN TO THE AIRPORT. THE AIRPLANE DEVELOPED A HIGH SINK RATE DURING THE TURN AND THE LEFT WING CONTACTED THE GROUND.

Probable Cause and Findings

IMPROPER REMEDIAL ACTION, THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED, AND THE FAILED TOW ROPE.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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