I.C.A.-Brasov IS-28B2 accident near Mokuleia, Hawaii, May 27, 2007
On May 27, 2007, a I.C.A.-Brasov IS-28B2 (glider), registered N1052Y, was substantially damaged in an accident near Mokuleia, Hawaii (Dillingham Airfield). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
the pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting tailwind conditions and failure to maintain directional control. The failure of the tow rope during takeoff was also causal.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- May 27, 2007
- Place
- Mokuleia, Hawaii · Dillingham Airfield · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- I.C.A.-Brasov IS-28B2
- Registration
- N1052Y · registry record · serial 213
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
During a forced landing downwind, the pilot lost directional control and struck an unattended parked glider. He departed under tow using runway 08 with winds reported as 080 degrees at 15 knots with gusts to 21 knots. When he was about 500 feet agl, the tow rope broke; the pilot attempted to make a 360-degree turn to return to runway 08. Once the pilot had made the first 180-degree turn, he realized that he would have to land downwind using runway 26. As the glider slowed after touchdown, the pilot lost directional control and it veered off the runway and collided with an unattended parked glider. The pilot stated that the glider had no mechanical failures or malfunctions during the flight.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
Pilot
- Certificate: private
- Ratings: rotorcraft: glider
- Flight time: 54 hours in all; 48 in this make and model; 3 in the last 90 days; 2 in the last 30 days; 29 as pilot in command
- Medical certificate: None
- Seat: frt
- Injury: no injuries
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 1,124 hours
- Last inspection: annual inspection, April 1, 2007
- Seats: 2
- Landing gear: retractable
- Engine:; 0 hours total
- Operator: North Shore Aircraft Leasing Co. LLC
The flight
- Departed from: HDH Mokuleia HI at 2:20 pm
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 08, 9,007 ft by 75 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 080° at 15 knots, gusting 21
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: a few clouds at 4,200 ft
- Temperature: 84°F (29°C), dew point 61°F (16°C)
- Altimeter: 30.06 inHg
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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