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FILE DATE LOCATION AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES FLIGHT PILOT DATA
F S M/N PURPOSE
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3-1452 79/5/26 BENTON,TN SCHLEICHER KA8B CR- 0 0 1 NONCOMMERCIAL PRIVATE, AGE 50, 870
TIME - 1500 N170DR PX- 0 0 0 PLEASURE/PERSONAL TRANSP TOTAL HOURS, 20 IN TYPE,
DAMAGE-DESTROYED OT- 0 0 0 INSTRUMENT RATED.
DEPARTURE POINT INTENDED DESTINATION
BENTON,TN LOCAL
TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION
COLLIDED WITH: TREES IN FLIGHT: UNCONTROLLED DESCENT
PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO FOLLOW APPROVED PROCEDURES,DIRECTIVES,ETC.
REMARKS- PILOT RELEASED TOW CABLE AT TOO LOW AN ALTITUDE.WIND WAS CALM WITHOUT MUCH LIFTING ACTION.