# NTSB FTW85LA266: I.C.A. Brasov IS-28B2, N99169, Georgetown, TX, June 25, 1985

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: June 25, 1985, 14:00 local (19:00 UTC)
- Place: Georgetown, TX
- Coordinates: 30.639081, -97.679344 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=30.6391&lon=-97.6793&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 21781
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW85LA266
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/21781/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA266

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Loss of engine power(partial) - mech failure/malf, takeoff - initial climb
  - glider launch/tow equipment - failure,partial (cause)
  - maintenance,inspection - inadequate, company maintenance personnel (cause)
  - ignition system,spark plug - disconnected (cause)
- Forced landing, descent - emergency
  - miscellaneous equipment - premature, pilot of other aircraft (cause)
- In flight collision with object, maneuvering - turn to landing area (emergency)
  - object - tree(s)
  - anxiety/apprehension, pilot of other aircraft (contributing factor)

## Analysis

THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED DURING AN GLIDER LAUNCH. THE TOW ACFT WAS UNABLE TO GAIN ALT, AND TURNED BACK TO THE ARPT TO RELEASE THE GLIDER. THE TOW ACFT BEGAN TO SINK INTO THE TREES AND WAS FORCED TO RELEASE THE GLIDER BEYOND SAFE GLIDING DISTANCE TO THE RWY. THE GLIDER COLLIDED WITH TREES WITHIN THE ARPT BOUNDARY. ON LANDING, THE ENG OF THE TOW ACFT WAS EXAMINED AND A SPARK PLUG WAS FOUND LOOSE.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N99169](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N99169-2013-03-21), registration cancelled 2013-03-21, S/N 42, built 1977 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: I.C.A. Brasov IS-28B2 (IS-28-B-2)
- Registry model: [I.C.A.-Brasov IS-28B2](https://openairdocs.org/model/i-c-a-brasov-is-28b2) (registry code 4490102) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [NONE](https://openairdocs.org/engine/none) (registry code 00000, none) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Glider
- Serial number: 42
- Airframe hours: 391
- Engines: unknown
- Damage: Destroyed
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Fault Line Flyers, Inc.
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Utility
- Last inspection: Annual, August 1, 1985, 45 hours before
- Airport: T04, Georgetown

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 34; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 450 total, 4 in this make and model, 355 as pilot in command, 5 in the last 90 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19850625028269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850625028269A), Jun 25, 1985: Brasov IS28B2, Georgetown, TX, Substantial damage. Tow plane made an emergency release after liftoff. Glider collided with tires. Unable to reach better landing area.

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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