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June 16, 2007 · Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS-3DM · N374AM
Minden, NV
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 16, 2007
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Minden, NV
Aircraft
Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS-3DM
Tail Number
N374AM
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA07CA162
The pilot of the motor glider reported that he had been airborne on a local soaring flight for about 30 minutes when the flight encountered "severe downdrafts." Due to the downdrafts, he was unable to return to the airport and had to land in an alfalfa field. During the landing roll, the glider collided with a ditch and a fence that were not visible during the landing approach.
NTSB Probable Cause
The flight's encounter with severe downdrafts during cruise flight. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadvertent selection of unsuitable terrain with hidden obstructions.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the motor glider reported that he had been airborne on a local soaring flight for about 30 minutes when the flight encountered "severe downdrafts." Due to the downdrafts, he was unable to return to the airport and had to land in an alfalfa field. During the landing roll, the glider collided with a ditch and a fence that were not visible during the landing approach.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 PDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchempp-Hirth NIMBUS-3DM
Tail NumberN374AM
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 535C · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 49 · First Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 12 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO