Incident Overview
A tow airplane was returning to an uncontrolled airport after releasing a glider operated by a soaring club. The pilot of the tow airplane entered the traffic pattern to land on runway 27 and observed another aircraft taking off from the same runway. He decided to continue the approach and land on the grass adjacent to runway 27.
Evasive Maneuver
After touching down on the grass, the tow pilot saw a glider attempting to land in the opposite direction. The glider appeared to overshoot the centerline and was heading toward the tow airplane. The tow airplane pilot turned right toward the runway to avoid the glider, but the glider turned toward him. He then turned back to the left, and the tow airplane impacted a runway sign.
Radio Communications
The tow pilot reported that he did not hear any radio transmissions from the glider on the LWV common traffic advisory frequency.
Traffic Pattern Information
According to the Airport Facility Directory, runway 27 had the same traffic pattern for engine-driven aircraft and gliders.