NMAC/Proximity Anecdotes?

[Jim Kellett]

For inclusion as examples in various local safety seminars, I've started
collecting credible anecdotal reports of NMACs (loosely defined) between
gliders and other aircraft. I'm particularly interested in incidents or
near-incidents with airliners or other "heavies". I have four such
anecdotes now (including two of my own!) Sample of how used below sigfile .
..

Would appreciate anyone sharing similar information with me . . .any use of
the information would, of course, be stripped of identifying information.

Only interested in CREDIBLE (e.g., first hand, by participant or direct
observer) reports - no "I remember what's- his-name nearly got hit back in
1980" events. As much detail as possible, particularly the best estimate of
proximity and if either aircraft took evasive action. FWIW, I also have the
full report of the only formally documented glider/airliner MAC that I'm
aware of, February 1999 Airbus/G-103 in France.

Thanks in advance . .

Jim Kellett,
Chief CFI(G) Skyline Soaring
Glider Check Pilot, CAP

Illustrative event report (true):
Summer, 1967, eastern United States. 1-26 and NW Airlines 707, altitude
ca. 4500' MSL, directly over GA airport which, ca. 20 NM away from major
airport. Airliner overtook from behind and passed directly overhead, ca.
100' separation, gear and flaps down. First indication of imminent
collision was dark shadow in cockpit of 1-26. Glider not radio equipped,
both aircraft operating within applicable FARs (at the time!) No evasive
maneuvers by either aircraft.

[Eric Greenwell]

In article >,
says...
> For inclusion as examples in various local safety seminars, I've started
> collecting credible anecdotal reports of NMACs (loosely defined) between
> gliders and other aircraft. I'm particularly interested in incidents or
> near-incidents with airliners or other "heavies". I have four such
> anecdotes now (including two of my own!) Sample of how used below sigfile .
> .
>
> Would appreciate anyone sharing similar information with me . . .any use of
> the information would, of course, be stripped of identifying information.
>
> Only interested in CREDIBLE (e.g., first hand, by participant or direct
> observer) reports - no "I remember what's- his-name nearly got hit back in
> 1980" events. As much detail as possible, particularly the best estimate of
> proximity and if either aircraft took evasive action. FWIW, I also have the
> full report of the only formally documented glider/airliner MAC that I'm
> aware of, February 1999 Airbus/G-103 in France.

Are you also interested in actual collisions, or just near misses?
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Eric Greenwell
Richland, WA (USA)

[Jim Kellett]

"Eric Greenwell" > wrote in message
.. .
> Are you also interested in actual collisions, or just near misses?

Both . . .I said "near" simply because the NTSB records contain documented
MACs, but not near-misses. IMHO some of the "nears" are more instructive*
in terms of planning safety measures.

Jim Kellett

* "Experience is a lousy teacher - first the test, then the explanation . .
"