ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 68886
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| Date: | Saturday 17 May 1997 |
| Time: | 15:00 LT |
| Type: |  Schweizer SGS 1-26E |
| Owner/operator: | Civil Air Patrol |
| Registration: | N2952H |
| MSN: | 682 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1979 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1947 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming%20O-235-L2C |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Fort Wainwright, Alaska -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | (KFBK) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot was departing in a glider on a local proficiency flight. During the takeoff roll, the glider's canopy suddenly opened. The pilot released the glider from the tow airplane, and landed in unsuitable terrain off the airport environment. The glider received damage to the right side of the nose, the right wingtip, and the fuselage.
Probable Cause: the pilot's inadequate preflight and improper planning/decision. Factors relating to the accident were: an unlatched canopy, and unsuitable terrain for landing.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ANC97TA074
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Oct-2009 11:45 | David Colclasure | Added |
| 21-Dec-2016 19:25 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Time, Damage, Category, Investigating agency] |
| 08-Apr-2024 15:25 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Time, Cn, Operator, Other fatalities, Departure airport, Destination airport, Source, Narrative, Category, Accident report] |
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