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June 11, 1990 · Briegleb BG-12B · N1696
Wenatchee, WA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 11, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Wenatchee, WA
Aircraft
Briegleb BG-12B
Tail Number
N1696
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
SEA90LA099
THE PILOT FLEW TOO FAR IN A VFR TRAFFIC PATTERN ON THE DOWNWIND LEG TO RETURN TO THE RUNWAY FOR LANDING. THE ACFT UNDERSHOT THE RUNWAY AND IMPACTED TERRAIN OFF THE ARPT.
NTSB Probable Cause
PILOT'S IMPROPER INFLIGHT PLANNING WHICH RESULTED IN THE AIRCRAFT UNDERSHOOTING THE RUNWAY. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE THE HIGH, GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT FLEW TOO FAR IN A VFR TRAFFIC PATTERN ON THE DOWNWIND LEG TO RETURN TO THE RUNWAY FOR LANDING. THE ACFT UNDERSHOT THE RUNWAY AND IMPACTED TERRAIN OFF THE ARPT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 PDT
Nearest AirportWenatchee (0nm N)
Runway25
Runway Length1100 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBriegleb BG-12B
Tail NumberN1696
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Engine TypeUnknown
Engine DetailsUnknown
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 49 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 18 kt, gusting 25 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingOvercast 20000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 37 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time00:20
Weather SourceWFAC