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July 1, 2011 · Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau DUO Discus · N533BG
Stonewall, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 1, 2011
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Stonewall, TX
Aircraft
Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau DUO Discus
Tail Number
N533BG
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11CA440
According to a Federal Aviation Administration inspector, the pilot experienced a loss of lift while soaring and performed an off-field landing to a pasture. During the landing, a gust of wind blew the glider down an embankment and into a barbed wire fence. During the impact with the fence, the left wing sustained leading edge damage, and the empennage separated partially from the fuselage. A postaccident examination of the glider and its systems revealed no preimpact malfunctions or failures.
NTSB Probable Cause
Personnel issues-Task performance-Use of equip/info-Aircraft control-Pilot - C
Full Narrative
According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector, the pilot experienced a loss of lift while soaring and performed an off field landing to a pasture. During the landing a gust of wind blew the glider down an embankment and into a barbed wire fence. During the impact with the fence, the left wing sustained leading edge damage, and the empennage separated partially from the fuselage. An examination of the glider and its systems revealed no preimpact malfunctions or failures.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:48 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau DUO Discus
Tail NumberN533BG
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 65 · Third Class · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 9 kt, gusting 14 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 38000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter30.06 inHg
Observation Time16:35
Weather SourceWFAC