Lark (I.C.A.) IS28B2 accident near Springdale, Washington, July 11, 1982
On July 11, 1982 at about 10:30 pm local time, a Lark (I.C.A.) IS28B2 (glider), registered N9255Z, was destroyed in an accident near Springdale, Washington. It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 2 people were seriously injured. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- July 11, 1982 · about 10:30 pm local time
- Place
- Springdale, Washington
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people were seriously injured.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Lark (I.C.A.) IS28B2
- Registration
- N9255Z · no longer on the register · serial 008
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
THE PILOT RECEIVED AN AERIAL TOW TO 5000 FEET AND WAS ABLE TO FIND LIFTING CURRENTS FOR APPROXIMATELY 1.5 HOURS. UNABLE TO OBTAIN ADEQUATE LIFT THE PILOT DECIDED TO ATTEMPT AN OFF AIRPORT LANDING ON A DIRT ROAD CROSSING A WHEAT FIELD. AT AN ALTITUDE OF APPROXIMATELY 10 FEET THE NOSE OF THE AIRCRAFT PITCHED DOWN, ROLLED TO THE RIGHT AND IMPACTED THE GROUND.
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
- Ratings: rotorcraft: glider
- Flight time: 238 hours in all; 76 in this make and model; 51 in the last 90 days; 173 as pilot in command
- Medical certificate: Class 3 (valid medical--w/ waivers/lim.)
- Seat: unk
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 383 hours
- Last inspection: inspection type not recorded; 4 hours since
- Maximum gross weight: 727 lb
- Seats: 2
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: (type not recorded); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: Colville TX at 1:00 pm
- Destination: Colville TX
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 0
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Visibility: 60 statute miles
- Sky: not recorded; scat at 8,500 ft
- Temperature: 176°F (80°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
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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