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September 15, 2008 · Glasflugel H-301 · N1263

Blairstown, NJ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 15, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Blairstown, NJ
Aircraft
Glasflugel H-301
Tail Number
N1263
Operator
Rudolf K Braun
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA08CA194

The pilot stated he was conducting a personal flight and flew around the local area before returning to his departure airport. He entered a left downwind for runway 25 and completed his before-landing checks. The winds were reported to be out of the west at 16 knots gusting to 26 knots. He lowered flaps, extended the speed brakes, and turned on final approach. The landing flare was initiated over the runway and he reached over to retract the speed brakes, and inadvertently retracted the flaps. The glider collided with the runway hard and came to a stop. The pilot exited the glider without assistance and without injury. Examination of the glider revealed that the tail section of the glider received structural damage. The pilot stated he did not experience any mechanical problems with the glider before the accident.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft systems-Flight control system-TE flap control system-Unintentional use/operation - C

Full Narrative

The pilot stated he was conducting a personal flight and flew around the local area before returning to his departure airport. He entered a left downwind for runway 25 and completed his before landing checks. The winds were reported to be out of the west at 16 knots gusting to 26 knots. He lowered flaps, extended the speed brakes, and turned on final approach. The landing flare was initiated over the runway and he reached over to retract the speed brakes, and inadvertently retracted the flaps. The glider collided with the runway hard and came to a stop. The pilot exited the glider with out assistance and with out injury. Examination of the glider revealed the tail section of the glider received structural damage. The pilot stated he did not experience any mechanical problems with the glider before the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 EDT
Nearest AirportBlairstown (0nm)
Runway25
Runway Length3100 ft
Runway Width70 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftGlasflugel H-301
Tail NumberN1263
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRudolf K Braun
Operating RulePart 91
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 73 · None · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 2600 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter29.84 inHg
Observation Time18:54
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data