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September 26, 1992 · Let L-13 · N90861
New Smyrna Bch, FL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 26, 1992
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 1 uninjured
Location
New Smyrna Bch, FL
Aircraft
Let L-13
Tail Number
N90861
Operator
Precision Soaring
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA92LA191
THE WIND WAS FROM SOUTH AT 12 KTS. WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH TO RUNWAY 18, ON PROPER GLIDEPATH, THE GLIDER BEGAN TO DESCEND. THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO CLEAR TREES JUST PRIOR TO THE RUNWAY AND THE GLIDER COLLIDED WITH THE TREES, AND DESCENDED NOSE FIRST TO THE GROUND.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS. THE DOWNDRAFT WAS A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT.
Full Narrative
THE WIND WAS FROM SOUTH AT 12 KTS. WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH TO RUNWAY 18, ON PROPER GLIDEPATH, THE GLIDER BEGAN TO DESCEND. THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO CLEAR TREES JUST PRIOR TO THE RUNWAY AND THE GLIDER COLLIDED WITH THE TREES, AND DESCENDED NOSE FIRST TO THE GROUND.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:08 EDT
Nearest AirportMassey Ranch Airpark (1nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length4300 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLet L-13
Tail NumberN90861
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPrecision Soaring
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Engine TypeUnknown
Engine DetailsUnknown
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 67 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind175° @ 12 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time14:50
Weather SourceWFAC