ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 146522
Last updated: 25 May 2013
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| Date: | 24-JUN-2012 |
| Time: | 15:00 LT |
| Type: | Glaser-Dirks DG-500MB |
| Operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N505JL |
| C/n / msn: | 5E-187B3 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Airplane damage: | Substantial |
| Location: | Near Richland Airport - KRLD, WA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | KRLD |
| KRLD |
The glider hit the embankment of the railroad track just short of the runway of Richland Airport - KRLD, WA. The motorized twin-seated glider suffered substantial damages.
The pilot, who was sole onboard walked away with minor injuries.
Sources:
http://www.thenewstribune.com/2012/06/24/2192980/pilot-walks-away-from-glider-crash.html
http://www.airport-data.com/aircraft/N505JL.html
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 27-Jun-2012 01:49 | FLYINGBROTHER1 | Added |
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