Accident Overview
A tow plane towing a glider crashed shortly after departing from an airport. The incident occurred when the tow plane, at an altitude of approximately 300 feet above mean sea level, entered a nose-low dive. The glider pilot, seeing the tow plane's unusual maneuver, released the tow line and executed a safe landing. The tow plane continued its descent and impacted a field.
Pilot Medical Condition
An examination of the tow plane pilot's medical records revealed a pre-existing heart condition. The medical examiner determined that the pilot died from acute coronary insufficiency due to severe coronary arteriosclerosis.
Aftermath
The glider pilot was unharmed and landed without incident. The crash site was located in a field, and no further details regarding the condition of the tow plane or the pilot were provided.