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November 1, 1992 · Let LF-13 · N13WG
Readington, NJ
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 1, 1992
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Readington, NJ
Aircraft
Let LF-13
Tail Number
N13WG
Operator
Central Jersey Soaring Club
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC93LA032
THE PILOT WAS IN THE TRAFFIC PATTERN WHEN HE REALIZED HE WOULD NOT MAKE THE RUNWAY. THE PILOT PLANNED HIS LANDING INTO AN OPEN FIELD WHILE ON BASE LEG. DURING TOUCHDOWN, HE ENCOUNTERED RISING TERRAIN THAT WAS MASKED BY THE GRASS IN THE FIELD. THE WINGS OF THE GLIDER WERE BENT DOWNWARD DURING THE LANDING.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S POORLY PLANNED APPROACH FOR LANDING WHICH RESULTED IN AN OFF AIRPORT LANDING IN UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT WAS IN THE TRAFFIC PATTERN WHEN HE REALIZED HE WOULD NOT MAKE THE RUNWAY. THE PILOT PLANNED HIS LANDING INTO AN OPEN FIELD WHILE ON BASE LEG. DURING TOUCHDOWN, HE ENCOUNTERED RISING TERRAIN THAT WAS MASKED BY THE GRASS IN THE FIELD. THE WINGS OF THE GLIDER WERE BENT DOWNWARD DURING THE LANDING.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:23 EST
Nearest AirportSolberg-Hunterdon (0nm)
Runway4
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLet LF-13
Tail NumberN13WG
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCentral Jersey Soaring Club
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Engine TypeUnknown
Engine DetailsUnknown
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 34 · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind40° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 6000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO