NTSB investigations · 2
Matched to this aircraft by N2045T and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.
NTSB ERA13LA229Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErwinna, PAThe pilot’s loss of glider control due to improper rigging of the rudder control cables, the mechanic’s inadequate flight control checks following the glider’s most recent annual inspection, and the pilot’s failure to perform a thorough preflight inspection.NTSB DEN82DA064Accident · No injuriesFinal reportColorado Spring, COThe student pilot reported that he came over the airport at about 1200 ft AGL to enter a downwind for landing. He stated that he encountered a moderate to strong sink and strong southerly winds. He estimated that the wind velocity was 45 to 50 mph at 1000 ft…
FAA incident reports · 2
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N2045T and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.
Accident 20130504007869ATakeoff: Climb Out · Erwinna, PAPilot departed Van Sant Airport (9N1) in a glider N2045T owned by the civil air patrol. The glider had just been annualed and this was the first flight. Pilot performed a pre flight and found no issues with the glider. The pilot departed runway 7 at Van Sant…Accident 19820417035919AFinal Approach · Colorado Spring, COGlider crashed into trees short of runway, pilot misjudged effect of wind.