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March 24, 2011 · Rolladen-Schneider Gmbh LS-3 · N1359
Winchester, TN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 24, 2011
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Winchester, TN
Aircraft
Rolladen-Schneider Gmbh LS-3
Tail Number
N1359
Operator
Ruegger Rebecca M
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA11CA206
According to the glider pilot, he was participating in a 500-kilometer event when he failed to notice that the weather deteriorated, with overcast skies that prevented the sun from heating the ground and creating the thermal lift he required. He further stated that the glider was too far from a mountain to benefit from mechanical lift, and he was forced to perform a landing into unsuitable terrain. In an effort to cushion the landing, the pilot landed into pine trees, which resulted in substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. He reported that there were no mechanical deficiencies with the glider prior to the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
The glider pilot's delayed response to changing weather conditions, which resulted in an off-airport landing into trees.
Full Narrative
According to the glider pilot, he was participating in a 500-kilometer event when he failed to notice that the cloud streets he was flying beneath deteriorated to a 100 percent overcast, and the sun was no longer heating the ground and creating the thermal lifting he required. He further stated that the glider was too far from a mountain to benefit from mechanical lift, and he was forced to perform a forced landing into unsuitable terrain. In an effort to cushion the landing, the pilot landed into pine trees which resulted in substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. He reported that there were no mechanical deficiencies with the glider.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:51 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRolladen-Schneider Gmbh LS-3
Tail NumberN1359
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRuegger Rebecca M
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 51 · None · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 11 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 3400 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 57
Altimeter0
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC