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January 29, 2011 · Mcholland C L Solitare · N15XP
Wellington, CO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 29, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Wellington, CO
Aircraft
Mcholland C L Solitare
Tail Number
N15XP
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11CA166
The glider pilot reported he was returning to land when he noticed another glider waiting for departure on the runway. He elected to land instead on another runway that required that he fly further. The pilot said that he turned on the base leg of the traffic pattern too far away from the intended runway and that he did not anticipate the substantial downdraft and very strong headwind that he encountered on final approach. The glider landed approximately 500 feet short of the intended runway and impacted terrain and a railroad embankment, causing substantial damage to the glider's fuselage and right wing.
NTSB Probable Cause
The glider pilot’s misjudgment while approaching to land, which resulted in an off-airport landing.
Full Narrative
The glider pilot reported he was returning to land when he noticed another glider waiting for departure on the runway. He elected to land instead on another runway that required that he fly a further flight distance. The pilot said that he turned his base leg for landing too far away from the intended runway and that he did not anticipate the substantial downdraft and very strong headwind which he encountered on final approach. The glider landed approximately 500 feet short of the intended runway and impacted terrain and a railroad embankment causing substantial damage to the glider's fuselage and the right wing.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:15 MST
Nearest AirportOwl Canyon Gliderport (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length1800 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMcholland C L Solitare
Tail NumberN15XP
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 43 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 25 kt, gusting 30 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO