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September 12, 2007 · Schleicher ASW-24E · N24WR
Morganton, NC
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 12, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Morganton, NC
Aircraft
Schleicher ASW-24E
Tail Number
N24WR
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA07CA151
The pilot had not flown the glider in 2 years and after being towed aloft, elected to return because he was not flying well. The flight entered the traffic pattern too low and at too low an airspeed. While turning base to final, the glider stalled and the left wing contacted the ground.
NTSB Probable Cause
The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed while turning base to final resulting in the left wing contacting the ground.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that after being towed aloft, light winds and light lift existed. He elected to return because he was not flying well, and while turning base to final, the left wing contacted the ground. He further reported that the traffic pattern was entered too low, and the airspeed was not maintained. Additionally, he had not flown the glider in the previous 2 years, and his "Lack of recent flying time is the major factor resulting in poor decisions on landing resulting in major damage to the glider."
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:15 EDT
Nearest AirportFoothills Regional Airport (1nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchleicher ASW-24E
Tail NumberN24WR
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 275 · Reciprocating · 26
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 75 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0