NTSB investigations · 2
Matched to this aircraft by N153SS and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.
NTSB SEA05LA164Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportDriggs, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering in the traffic pattern for landing. The pilot's failure to maintain a proper altitude was a factor.NTSB CHI93LA353Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNew Douglas, ILFailure of the glider tow attachment. Factors related to the accident were the improper emergency procedure by the student, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action..
FAA incident reports · 2
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N153SS and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.
Accident 20050804017299AIn Traffic Pattern-Circling · Driggs, ID(-23) Glider made a pattern tow and released at 1200 ft. witnesses stated that the aircraft was low on base leg, 75 to 150 ft, when the pilot initiated a turn to base. The aircraft had not quite made the 90 degree turn onto base when the wings suddenly…Accident 19930904051649AForced/Precautionary Landing · New Douglas, ILApparent cable break on aerial tow. Tried recover but hit ground nose down. Double ring on glider attach separated. (.19) on September 4, 1993, at 1130 central daylight time, a grob G-103, N153SS, sustained substantial damage in a hard landing following a…