14 CFR Part 91: General Aviation
Accident occurred Saturday, August 25, 2012 in Dansville, NY
Aircraft: SCHLEICHER ASW-19, registration: N438AS
Injuries: 1 Fatal.
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On August 25, 2012, about 1530 eastern daylight time, a Schleicher ASW-19 glider, N438AS, sustained substantial damage when it collided with the ground in Danville, New York. The commercial pilot received fatal injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91, personal flight. The flight originated from the Danville Municipal Airport (DSV) Danville, New York, about 1230.
Witnesses at the departure airport observed the glider depart and it was seen again upon its return to the airport. It was observed about one mile from the approach end of runway 14 in a right 90-degree bank heading west just above the treetops. The glider leveled out on the approach end of the runway. Moments later, the glider rolled toward the north away from the airport as it was lost from sight behind trees. One witness observed the glider flying slow and its wings were “tipping back and forth” before it descended toward the ground, impacting nose first, followed by the right wing, and came to rest flat on its belly in the open field.
A wreckage examination by the responding Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed that the landing gear was in the down and locked position, the right wing separated from the spoiler box outward, the left wing had impact damaged underneath and at the wing tip. The forward section was ripped open and crushed back into the cockpit area. The canopy assembly was opened but remained attached to the fuselage with the Plexiglas broken and shattered throughout the debris field. The tail boom was partially separated and bent toward the right of the glider. Flight controls continuity was established during the examination.
The wreckage was retained for further examination.
Rizzo, James J. Esq.
James J. Rizzo, Esq.
Rochester: Aug. 25, 2012. Age 60. Survived by daughter, Tera (Craig) Jensen; son, Emery Rizzo; granddaughter, Brittni Jensen; sisters, Althea, Pamela & Gloria Rizzo; several nieces & nephews. Jim was President of the Finger Lakes Soaring Club.
Calling FRI. 4-8 PM at Falvo Funeral Home 1295 FAIRPORT NINE MILE POINT RD. Webster (Rte. 250). His memorial service will be held 10 AM SAT. at South Presbyterian Church 4 E. Henrietta Rd. Rochester, NY 14620. Interment private.
Guest Book: http://www.legacy.com/guestbook
Source: http://falvofuneralhome.com/book-of-memories
First Visitation
When: Friday, August 31st, 2012, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Falvo Funeral Home (Webster, NY)
Location Information: (Between State Rd. & Plank Rd)
Service Information
When: Saturday, September 1st, 2012, 10:00am
Location: South Presbyterian Church
Address: 4 E. Henrietta Rd Rochester, NY
Map & DirectionsSCHLEICHER ASW-19 GLIDER, N438AS, Accident occurred August 25, 2012 in Dansville, New York
IDENTIFICATION
Regis#: 438AS Make/Model: ASW1 Description: SCHLEICHER ASW-19 GLIDER
Date: 08/25/2012 Time: 1930
Event Type: Accident Highest Injury: Fatal Mid Air: N Missing: N
Damage: Destroyed
LOCATION
City: DANSVILLE State: NY Country: US
DESCRIPTION
AIRCRAFT CRASHED UNDER UNKNOWN CIRCUMSTANCES, THE 1 PERSON ON BOARD WAS
FATALLY INJURED, NEAR DANSVILLE, NY
INJURY DATA Total Fatal: 1
# Crew: 1 Fat: 1 Ser: 0 Min: 0 Unk:
# Pass: 0 Fat: 0 Ser: 0 Min: 0 Unk:
# Grnd: Fat: 0 Ser: 0 Min: 0 Unk:
OTHER DATA
Activity: Unknown Phase: Unknown Operation: OTHER
FAA FSDO: ROCHESTER, NY (EA23) Entry date: 08/27/2012
http://registry.faa.gov/N438AS
