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April 25, 1998 · Masak Scimitar · N102PX
Hardscrabble, VA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 25, 1998
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Hardscrabble, VA
Aircraft
Masak Scimitar
Tail Number
N102PX
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC98LA098
The pilot was ridge soaring and encountered an unexpected down current from an upwind plateau causing him to execute an emergency landing to a field approximately 450 feet in length. After touchdown the pilot ground looped the glider to avoid hitting a tree.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilots encounter with an unexpected downdraft.
Full Narrative
On April 25, 1998, at 1330 eastern daylight time, a MASAK Scimitar, N102PX, a home built glider, was substantially damaged during an off airport landing to a field near Hardscrabble, Virginia. The certificated private pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the personal flight that originated from Ridge Soaring Glider Port, Julian, Pennsylvania, approximately 1220. No flight plan was filed for the flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. In the NTSB Form 6120.1/2 the pilot stated, "I was ridge soaring the Appalachian Mountains and encountered some unexpected wave down wash from the upwind plateau." The pilot also stated, he had to make an emergency landing in a very short field (400-500 feet), and ground loop the glider to avoid hitting a tree.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMasak Scimitar
Tail NumberN102PX
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engine TypeUnknown
Engine DetailsUnknown
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 40 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 10 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time16:42
Weather SourceWFAC