I C A Brasov IS-28B2 N843

Summary

On 14 April 1999 at about 22:00 local time, a I C A Brasov IS-28B2 registered N843 was involved in an accident near North Plains, Oregon, United States. 2 people were on board and one had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

14 April 1999 at 22:00

Classification

Accident

Location

North Plains, Oregon, United States

Nearest airport

North Plains Gliderport (10R4)

Coordinates

45.6708, -123.0201

Aircraft

I C A Brasov IS-28B2

Registration

N843

Category

Glider

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Public Use

Purpose of flight

Instructional

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

SEA99TA051

1 person had minor injuries.

The second pilot did not maintain clearance from power lines. The pilot-in-command did not adequately supervise the second pilot, and the second pilot's diverted attention and lack of familiarity with the geographic area were factors.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

Read the full NTSB narrative

The pilot-in-command reported that during the currency flight for the second pilot, the second pilot deployed the spoilers and the glider started to descend too soon while on final approach. The PIC stated that he shoved the spoilers closed and looked for the power lines that were near the approach end of the runway. The glider passed over the tops of trees, but did not clear the power lines. The glider collided with the upper power lines which slid up and over the canopy, breaking the Plexiglas over the aft seat. The second pilot was able to maintain pitch and roll in a level attitude as the glider dropped to the ground and landed hard on the main gear. Both pilots reported that they were aware of the power lines at this end of the runway. The PIC stated that he should have reminded the second pilot about the power lines, but didn't. The second pilot stated that he had never landed on this runway before and thought that the power lines were further from the end of the runway. He also thought that he might have been distracted by the tow plane which was landing on the parallel airstrip.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.