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May 28, 2010 · Schweizer SGS 1-36 · N36204
Jacksonville, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 28, 2010
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Jacksonville, FL
Aircraft
Schweizer SGS 1-36
Tail Number
N36204
Operator
Nfss
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA10CA291
The pilot stated that his glider was towed to 3,000 feet above ground level (AGL) for a local soaring flight. He climbed the glider to 6,000 feet in a training area about 13 miles from the departure airport, where he "encountered sink." The pilot then obtained a landing clearance at an airport about 8 miles from his position, but the glider continued to sink, and struck an airport perimeter fence short of the landing runway. The off-airport landing resulted in substantial damage to the wings and fuselage structures. According to the glider's Pilot Operating Manual, the maximum glide ratio at maximum gross weight was 31:1. The pilot reported there were no pre-accident mechanical malfunctions or failures of the glider.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Conditions/weather/phenomena-Temp/humidity/pressure-Thermal lifting-Effect on operation
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that his glider was towed to 3,000 feet above ground level (AGL) for a local soaring flight. He climbed the glider to 6,000 feet in a training area about 13 miles from the departure airport, where he "encountered sink." The pilot then obtained a landing clearance at an airport about 8 miles from his position, but the glider continued to sink, and struck an airport perimeter fence short of the landing runway. The off-airport landing resulted in substantial damage to the wings and fuselage structures. According to the glider's Pilot Operating Manual, the maximum glide ratio at maximum gross weight was 31:1. The pilot reported there were no pre-accident mechanical malfunctions or failures of the glider.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 EDT
Nearest AirportCecil Field Airport (0nm)
Runway09L
Runway Length8002 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchweizer SGS 1-36
Tail NumberN36204
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorNfss
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 51 · Second Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 12 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter29.78 inHg
Observation Time23:50
Weather SourceWFAC