Cle Elum crash on NTSB
I'm not entirely sure what to make of the whole thing, but if that
report is correct the basic facts that emerged previously are
confirmed:
* Auto tow with SUV
* Tow rope of 230-foot length
* Tow rope of 5/16" nylon
* Runway length of 2500 feet
* Glider achieved a max alt of 200 feet near the departure end of
runway
* Glider appeared to initiate a right spin near the departure end of
runway
That still leaves in question what they were trying to accomplish, and
how.
Bob K.
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