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July 14, 2009 · Schweizer SGS 1-26A · N2701Z
Lake Riverside, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 14, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Lake Riverside, CA
Aircraft
Schweizer SGS 1-26A
Tail Number
N2701Z
Operator
Academic Soaring Club
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR09CA344
The pilot reported that the glider experienced a loss of lift during a cross country flight and he executed an off-airport approach and landing to a field. During the landing flare, the glider’s left wing struck a fence post. Subsequently the glider landed sideways and came to rest upright. Examination of the glider revealed that the left wing spar and the fuselage were structurally damaged. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies with the glider’s flight control systems.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Altitude-Attain/maintain not possible - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that the glider experienced a loss of lift during a cross country flight and he executed an off airport approach and landing to a field. During the landing flare, the glider’s left wing struck a fence post. Subsequently the glider landed sideways and came to rest upright. Examination of the glider revealed that the left wing spar and the fuselage were structurally damaged. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies with the glider’s flight control systems.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 PDT
Nearest AirportLake Riverside Estates Airport (5nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchweizer SGS 1-26A
Tail NumberN2701Z
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAcademic Soaring Club
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 50 · None · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point11 C / 28 C
Altimeter29.76 inHg
Observation Time19:53
Weather SourceWFAC