Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
NTSB analysis
The glider pilot reported that he got too low when he attempted to return to the grass airstrip for landing. He reported that he made too steep of a turn without enough airspeed and the glider stalled. The left wing dropped so he applied right rudder. The right wing impacted the terrain which resulted in substantial damage to the wing and empennage.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN10CA225 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Apr 21, 2010
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Waynesville, Ohio
- Nearest airport
- Waynesville (2OH9)
- Highest injury
- Minor
- Minor injuries
- 1
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Schweizer SGS1-34
- N-number
- N1148S
- Category
- Glider
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.