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March 4, 2006 · Pzl-Swidnik PW-5 · N153PS
Hardwick, NJ
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 4, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Hardwick, NJ
Aircraft
Pzl-Swidnik PW-5
Tail Number
N153PS
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC06CA076
According to the pilot, after about 2 hours of ridgeline flying, and during the return leg to the departure airport, he attempted to cross a valley were he encountered "strong turbulent air pushing the glider down." The pilot was able to transition through the valley but was unable to find any "substantial lift" on the opposite side. Unable to locate a suitable forced landing area, the pilot performed a forced landing into trees.
NTSB Probable Cause
A loss of lift which resulted in a forced landing.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, after about 2 hours of ridgeline flying, and during the return leg to the departure airport, the pilot attempted to cross a valley were he encountered "strong turbulent air pushing the glider down." The pilot was able to transition through the valley but was unable to find any "substantial lift" on the opposite side. Unable to locate a suitable forced landing area, the pilot performed a forced landing into trees.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 EST
Nearest AirportBlairstown (7nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftPzl-Swidnik PW-5
Tail NumberN153PS
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 51 · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 10 kt, gusting 12 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point36 C / 16 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time15:54
Weather SourceWFAC