DATE OF INCIDENT:  7/5/2023

DESCRIPTION OF INCIDENT:

The wing came off in flight after being released.  The glider went into an uncommanded spin and impacted the ground.

DATE OF LAST INSPECTION:  6/7/23

AIRCRAFT:    2000 Avia Stroitel AC-5M    N40233   S/N: 004     TT:  97

ENGINE:  Zanzottera   MODEL:  MC35   S/N:    TT:  13

PROPELLER:  GCS Systems    MODEL:  LH Wolf   S/N: UNK     TT: UNK

AVIONICS / EQUIPMENT:  See Photos

Microair M760 Transceiver

Tiny Tach Gas Tach & Hour meter

DESCRIPTION OF DAMAGE:  See Photos

Fuselage

Empennage

Motor

Wings - Right wing attachment tab was separated at the wing root

REMARKS:

Logbooks - We digitize ALL logbooks available, if it's not digitized then it's not available unless otherwise noted.

Times are per logbook entries

Wings have been removed and glider is being stored in a container.  Glider was pulled out for photos.  Container is not part of the sale.

NTSB had retained the wing and carry through beam pieces for testing.  We are told it was destructive testing. See photos.  Parts are now with the glider. 

LOCATION OF SALVAGE:   Pullman, WA

SALVAGE MAY BE INSPECTED BY SENDING AN EMAIL:  Salvage@UnderwritersSalvageCompany.com