Probable cause
The pilot's loss of aircraft control during the tow for takeoff.
NTSB analysis
The glider pilot reported that the glider's right wing dropped and the glider ground looped as it was being towed for takeoff. The tow was released and the glider sustained substantial damage when it struck a pole on the side of the runway.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN10CA505 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Aug 25, 2010
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Waynesville, Ohio
- Nearest airport
- Caesar Creek Gliderport (2OH9)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Schleicher ASW-20
- N-number
- N31TS
- 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.