Iar Brasov IS-28B2 accident near Wallis, TX
On June 17, 2012, an Iar Brasov IS-28B2 (glider) was involved in an accident near Wallis, TX. 4 people died. Damage to the aircraft: substantial.
- Date
- June 17, 2012
- Place
- Wallis, TX
- Aircraft
- Iar Brasov IS-28B2 · Glider
- Injuries
- 4 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Substantial
- Position
- 29.601°N, 96.023°W
- NTSB ID
- 20120618X10736
Official records · CEN12FA378
- Public docket: reports, statements and exhibits from the investigation
NTSB summary
HISTORY OF FLIGHTOn June 17, 2012, about 1655 central daylight time, an IAR Brasov model IS-28B2 glider, N6388V, impacted terrain after a loss of control while maneuvering near the GHSA-Wallis Gliderport (TE71), Wallis, Texas. The pilot, an adult non-pilot passenger, and a lap child were fatally injured. The glider was substantially damaged. The glider was registered to and operated by Greater Houston Soaring Association under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. Day visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. At the time of the accident the glider was departing from TE71 for the local flight. Prior to launch, the pilot installed the tail dolly on the glider, and the ground crew assisted him to pull it up close to the normal launch position at about mid-field. The pilot then assisted the passenger and the lap child into the glider. After the adult passenger was seated in the front seat the lap child was then placed, forward facing, on the lap of the passenger. The lap belt was secured across the lap of the lap child, and the shoulder straps were placed over the shoulders of both persons. The pilot, standing next to the front cockpit seat, assisted them in securing their seatbelts and shoulder straps and appeared to take great care to ensure everything was properly latched and snug. Then the pilot got in the rear seat and he secured his own lap belt and shoulder straps without assistance. After a normal hook up on the ground, the tow pilot got a "tail waggle" from the glider and he started a normal takeof
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an emergency situation, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s acute coronary event, which resulted from his severe coronary artery disease, prior physical exertion, and the stress of the emergency situation.
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database (US government, public domain). Findings may be preliminary or later revised by the NTSB. Not a complete global record.
