At about 1430 Mountain time, the glider collided with terrain during takeoff. The Private pilot and sole occupant sustained fatal injuries; the glider was substantially damaged. The tow pilot subsequently stated that, with the towplane at about 40 feet agl and the glider airborne, the glider assumed a severe pitch-up attitude. The tow rope separated and the glider climbed to about 150 feet agl. The glider stalled, making a right turn while descending toward terrain.
May 3, 2006, Aguila, Ariz. / Schweizer SGS 1-26D
At about 1430 Mountain time, the glider collided with terrain during takeoff. The Private pilot and sole occupant sustained fatal injuries; the glider was substantially damaged. The tow pilot subsequently stated that, with the towplane at about 40 feet agl and the glider airborne, the glider assumed a severe pitch-up attitude. The tow rope separated and the glider climbed to about 150 feet agl. The glider stalled, making a right turn while descending toward terrain....
Key Takeaways:
- A glider crashed during takeoff, resulting in fatal injuries to the private pilot and substantial damage to the aircraft.
- The incident occurred after the glider, while airborne at low altitude, experienced a severe pitch-up attitude, causing the tow rope to separate.
- Following the separation, the glider climbed to approximately 150 feet, stalled, and descended in a right turn before impacting the terrain.
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