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August 17, 2011 · Let L 33 SOLO · N388BA
Wakefield, VA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 17, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Wakefield, VA
Aircraft
Let L 33 SOLO
Tail Number
N388BA
Operator
Tidewater Soaring Society
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA11CA465
The pilot stated that the glider was at 2,500 feet as he searched for lift and a suitable off-airport landing site simultaneously. Shortly thereafter, the glider lost lift, and the pilot landed in a soybean field. During the landing, the glider touched down 1/4 mile short of the planned touchdown point and ground looped, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot did not report any preimpact mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight, resulting in an off-airport landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that the glider was at 2,500 feet as he neared the completion of the second leg of his three-leg cross-country flight. He searched for lift and a suitable off-airport landing site simultaneously, in case he was unable to find lift. The glider encountered sink, and the pilot completed a landing to a soybean field. The glider touched down one-quarter mile prior to the point of intended landing and ground-looped, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot did not report any pre-impact mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:26 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLet L 33 SOLO
Tail NumberN388BA
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTidewater Soaring Society
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 49 · None · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter30.17 inHg
Observation Time15:54
Weather SourceWFAC