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August 6, 2010 · Let L 33 SOLO · N315BA
Adelanto, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 6, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Adelanto, CA
Aircraft
Let L 33 SOLO
Tail Number
N315BA
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR10CA389
The pilot reported that after a normal release about 2 miles north of the airport at 3,000 feet, he turned the glider south towards the airport. Approximately 1 mile from the airport the glider encountered strong winds from the south and it entered a high rate of descent with minimal forward motion. The pilot determined the glider would not make the airport and he executed an off-airport landing. During the landing, the right wing struck a bush and the glider ground-looped, substantially damaging its wings and fuselage. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe prior to the accident. An airport located about 9 miles to the east of the accident airport indicated at the time of the accident wind was from 180 degrees at 11 knots, gusting to 16 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s inability to make it to the airport as a result of his inadequate planning for the gusting headwinds.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that after a normal release about 2 miles north of the airport at 3,000 feet, he turned the glider south towards the airport. Approximately 1 mile from the airport the glider encountered strong winds from the south and it entered a high rate of descent with minimal forward motion. The pilot determined the glider would not make the airport and he executed an off-airport landing. During landing, the right wing struck a bush and the glider ground looped, substantially damaging its wings and fuselage. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe prior to the accident. An airport located about 9 miles to the east of the accident airport indicated at the time of the accident wind was from 180 degrees at 11 knots gusting to 16 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 PDT
Nearest AirportKrey Field (1nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLet L 33 SOLO
Tail NumberN315BA
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 51 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 11 kt, gusting 16 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point16 C
Altimeter29.88 inHg
Observation Time19:48
Weather SourceWFAC