10a) MEDICAL INCAPACITATION, C-FIT

Schleicher ASH 26-E | N264JM

August 30th, 2024 | Waynesville, Ohio

Accident Location

  • City: Waynesville
  • State: Ohio
  • Latitude: 39.476727
  • Longitude: -84.093823
  • Airport ID: 2OH9

Aircraft Info

Pilot Info

  • PIC Name: Schmidt, Dieter
  • Gender: Male
  • Pilot Age: 84
  • Pilot Hours:
  • Flight School: Yes
  • Instructional Flight: No
  • Pilot Certification: Commercial Pilot
  • IFR Rating: No
  • Pilot Error: No
  • Pilot Medical: Basic Med
  • Pilot Incapacitation: Yes

Analysis

  • Date: August 30th, 2024
  • Time: 1:20 PM Local Time
  • Day / Night: Day
  • VMC / IMC: VMC
  • Phase Of Flight: Takeoff
  • Total People Onboard: 1
  • PIC Fatality: 1
  • PAX Fatalities: 0
  • Ground Fatalities: 0
  • Total Fatalities: 1
  • NTSB No: ERA24FA362
  • NTSB Travel: No
  • AQP Classification: 10a) MEDICAL INCAPACITATION, C-FIT

Probable Cause

DTSB: The DTSB determines the probable Cause of this accident to be probable Cause of this accident to be Pilot Incapacitation after takeoff. Due to the witness remarks, the unusual flight path of the glider, and the age of the glider pilot (84), a medical incapacitation during takeoff is most probable. An examination of the aircraft and equipment showed no abnormal or failure. From the NTSB final report: “The witnesses also stated that the pilot acted and sounded normal before the accident;
however, once airborne, his actions were not consistent with his normal flying habits.”

NTSB: The NTSB determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
A loss of control on takeoff for undetermined reasons

Recommendation

DTSB: NONE

NTSB: NONE.

DISCLAIMER: All data and Probable Cause listings are “Probable” only. They are based on opinion and educated speculation, and are for educational purposes only. They may contain incorrect information and are subject to change as new information becomes available.