# NTSB NYC83LNC07: Bölkow B-1, N911CW, Groton, VT, June 22, 1983

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Final report
- Date: June 22, 1983, 17:00 local (21:00 UTC)
- Place: Groton, VT
- Location: 44.2190° N, 72.2008° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Groton, VT, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=44.2190&lon=-72.2008&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Approach](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/500) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 1 minor
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 35287
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=NYC83LNC07
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/35287/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LNC07

## Sequence of events

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

- In flight collision with object, approach - vfr pattern - final approach
  - in-flight planning/decision - improper, pilot in command (cause)
  - terrain condition - high vegetation (contributing factor)
  - terrain condition - hidden obstruction(s) (contributing factor)
  - object - wire,transmission (contributing factor)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled

## Analysis

THE PLT WAS ON A X-COUNTRY FLT OF APRX 100 MILES. SHE REPORTED THAT ON THE LAST LEG OF THE FLT, A LACK OF 'LIFT' WAS ENCOUNTERED & AN OFF ARPT LANDING WAS INITIATED. WHILE ON FINAL APCH TO LAND IN A FIELD, THE GLIDER STRUCK A TELEPHONE WIRE APRX 30 FT AGL. THE WIRE & POLES WERE HIDDEN BY SURROUNDING TREES & THE WIRE WAS NOT SEEN BEFORE IMPACT. IMPACT WITH THE GROUND RESULTED IN DAMAGE TO THE LANDING GEAR & BELLY.

## Aircraft

- Registration: N911CW (not matched to a registry record)
- Reported make and model: Bölkow B-1
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: UNKNOWN UNKNOWN reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Fire: Unknown
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: George A. & Kathleen Taylor
- Last inspection: Unknown, April 14, 1983
- Departed: WARREN, VT

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 37; commercial, flight instructor; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: center; flight hours: 738 total, 61 in this make and model, 644 as pilot in command, 52 in the last 90 days, 5 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: variable at 1 knots
- Visibility: 20 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 84 °F

## 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 19830622039639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830622039639A), Jun 22, 1983: Entwic PHOEBUSB1, Groton, VT, Substantial damage. Lost lift in a valley en route. Forced to land off airport. Struck unseen wires on approach to a farm field.

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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