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August 15, 2010 · Schleicher ASW-24 · N940CB
Erwin, NC
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 15, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Erwin, NC
Aircraft
Schleicher ASW-24
Tail Number
N940CB
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA10CA427
According to the pilot, after a local flight in a glider, he returned to the airport for landing. During his approach to the grassy area adjacent to the runway, the pilot used an excessive amount of spoiler to descend and landed short of the runway. The glider's right wing struck a taxiway sign and light, resulting in substantial damage. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies with the glider, and the wind was calm at the time of the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Descent/approach/glide path-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
According to the glider pilot, after a local flight, he returned to the airport for landing. During his approach to the grassy area adjacent to runway 23, the pilot used an excessive amount of spoiler to descend, and landed short of the runway. The glider's right wing struck a taxiway sign and light, resulting in substantial damage. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies with the glider, and the winds were calm at the time of the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 EDT
Nearest AirportHarnett County Regional Jetpor (0nm)
Runway23
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchleicher ASW-24
Tail NumberN940CB
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 74 · None · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter29.96 inHg
Observation Time20:00
Weather SourceWFAC