Aviation Accident Summary LAX82DA090

PHOENIX, AZ, USA

Aircraft #1

N7740S

SCHWEIZER SGS1-260

Analysis

DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL THE GLIDER'S RIGHT WING COLLIDED WITH THE LEFT TIRE OF A PARKED AIRCRAFT. THE PILOT STATED THAT THE ACCIDENT COULD HAVE BEEN PREVENTED BY PULLING THE GLIDER OUT FARTHER.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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