What happened
On August 25, 2010, a Schleicher ASW-20 glider, registration N31TS, was being towed for takeoff in Waynesville, Ohio. During the takeoff sequence, the pilot reported that the right wing of the aircraft dropped, causing the glider to enter a ground loop. The pilot released the tow line, but the aircraft subsequently struck a pole located on the side of the runway. There were no injuries resulting from the accident, though the aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The investigation
The investigation focused on the sequence of events during the tow operation, noting the loss of directional control and the subsequent impact with a roadside pole.