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March 5, 2005 · Dgflugzeugbau DG-800S · N92DG

Clermont, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 5, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Clermont, FL
Aircraft
Dgflugzeugbau DG-800S
Tail Number
N92DG
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA05CA074

The pilot stated he entered the traffic pattern on the downwind leg for runway 18. He was turning to base leg when he realized his airspeed was too low. The glider stalled in the turn and dropped in to the woods, coming to rest in a near vertical position suspended by trees. The glider incurred damage to the right and left wings along with the fuselage, tail, and canopy. The pilot stated there was no mechanical failures or malfunctions to the glider or any its systems prior the accident.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilots failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in the glider stalling and impact with trees during the uncontrolled descent.

Full Narrative

On March 5, 2005, at 1630 eastern standard time, a Dgflugzeugbau/Glider, DG-800S, N92DG, registered to and operated by a private individual, as a Title 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight, crashed while on approach to land at, Seminole Lake Gliderport, Clermont, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed for the local flight. The private-rated pilot reported no injuries, and the glider incurred substantial damage. The flight originated earlier that day, about 1530. The pilot stated he entered the traffic pattern on the downwind leg for runway 18. He was turning to base leg when he realized his airspeed was too low. The glider stalled in the turn and dropped in to the woods, coming to rest in a near vertical position suspended by trees. The glider incurred damage to the right and left wings along with the fuselage, tail, and canopy. The pilot stated there was no mechanical failures or malfunctions to the glider or any its systems prior the accident. The FAA accident inspector who visited the accident site stated the pilot was attempting to sequence himself in the traffic pattern and misjudged his airspeed and altitude required to successfully land. The pilot was turning to the base leg of the pattern when he stalled. The glider impacted trees in a near vertical attitude, 1/2 mile from the approach end of the runway.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 EST
Nearest AirportSeminole Lake Gliderport (1nm)
Runway18
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width300 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftDgflugzeugbau DG-800S
Tail NumberN92DG
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 58 · None · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point36 C
Altimeter30.06 inHg
Observation Time21:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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