One more Glider crash.......:(

So why are turbo insurance rates cheaper?

I don't think it makes any difference if you hit a power line with a pure glider, or a turbo, or a self launch. You are still in a world of trouble at that point.

Kevin

Of course it makes. If he hit the power lines while trying to start the engine or as a result of the engine not starting than it made all the difference in the world. I am not saying this was the case, just that it could be the case. Additional workload at a critical time is a receipt for tunnel vision.

Ramy

On Sunday, September 27, 2015 at 6:23:01 PM UTC-4, Ramy wrote:
Of course it makes. If he hit the power lines while trying to start the engine or as a result of the engine not starting than it made all the difference in the world. I am not saying this was the case, just that it could be the case. Additional workload at a critical time is a receipt for tunnel vision.

Ramy

From looking at the flight log carefully, and seeing it depicted in 3D,it is clear he was trying to be as low as he could over the last obstacles before a difficult field and missed seeing the wires. I do not think the turbo had any affect, other than not starting as he had hoped shortly before.
UH

On Sunday, September 27, 2015 at 7:38:11 PM UTC-4, wrote:
On Sunday, September 27, 2015 at 6:23:01 PM UTC-4, Ramy wrote:
Of course it makes. If he hit the power lines while trying to start the engine or as a result of the engine not starting than it made all the difference in the world. I am not saying this was the case, just that it could be the case. Additional workload at a critical time is a receipt for tunnel vision.

Ramy

From looking at the flight log carefully, and seeing it depicted in 3D,it is clear he was trying to be as low as he could over the last obstacles before a difficult field and missed seeing the wires. I do not think the turbo had any affect, other than not starting as he had hoped shortly before.
UH

Looking at Google earth it seems that there were good/better fields down in the valley. Perhaps left decisions to the last moment?

When will the flight trace be shared? Or is it available?

I know that some have already seen it.

Sean
7T

On Friday, September 25, 2015 at 12:35:50 PM UTC-6, wrote:
http://www.kathrynsreport.com/2015/0...15-in.html?m=1


Sad news indeed.

7U

Pilot follow-up.

http://wsls.com/2015/11/04/roanoke-d...took-his-life/

On Thursday, November 5, 2015 at 4:21:59 PM UTC-5, Frank Whiteley wrote:
On Friday, September 25, 2015 at 12:35:50 PM UTC-6, wrote:
http://www.kathrynsreport.com/2015/0...15-in.html?m=1


Sad news indeed.

7U

Pilot follow-up.

http://wsls.com/2015/11/04/roanoke-d...took-his-life/

Hey Frank, thanks for sharing. While I sorta remember the pilot, I have family that really does.
Hope the best for Wharton, speedy recovery, good luck in the future, whatever it brings.....

On Friday, September 25, 2015 at 1:35:50 PM UTC-5, wrote:
http://www.kathrynsreport.com/2015/0...15-in.html?m=1


Sad news indeed.

7U

While the accident clearly damaged the glider, the extraction of the pilot
by rescue crews could have easily resulted in the complete disassembly of the forward fuselage around him.
I.M.H.O.,compared to a typical auto extrication a sailplane would be akin to peeling a hard boiled egg.

God bless and a speedy recovery.

Shk Driver & former
aircraft rescue firefighter