NTSB investigations · 2
Matched to this aircraft by N9297Z and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.
NTSB CHI01LA277Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMarlette, MIGround crew personnel improperly connected the tow winch cable prior to takeoff which resulted in one side of the winch cable coming disconnected. Factors associated with the accident were the ditch and the tree branch which the airplane contacted.NTSB CHI90LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportOxford, MIThe glider pilot's failure to maintain adequate aircraft control during the touchdown and landing roll. The poorly executed approach to landing, and rough/uneven terrain were contributing factors in this accident.
FAA incident reports · 4
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N9297Z and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.
Accident 20010804026139AMarlette, MI(.19) On August 4, 2001, at 1515 eastern daylight time, a blanik L-13 glider, N9297Z, collided with a tree during an initial takeoff run at the Marlette Airport, Marlette, Michigan. The certified flight instructor received a serious injury and the student…Incident 19940806047669IFcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise · Fowlerville, MILosing altitude. Tried for Fowlerville but had to land short in cornfield. Failed to obtain any thermals.Incident 19930418016169IFcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise · Richmond, MIStudent pilot landed at an off airport site on solo flight. Cause of landing not stated.Accident 19900526017879ARoll-Out (Fixed Wing) · Oxford, MILanded long and fast on rough glider strip bounced and ground looped. Spoilers not used.
Other aircraft with N9297Z · 1
The FAA can assign a mark to another aircraft once a registration is cancelled. N9297Z is registered now to the first aircraft listed.