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June 6, 2012 · Hoac-Austria HK 36R Super Dimona · N400HK
New Douglas, IL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 6, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
New Douglas, IL
Aircraft
Hoac-Austria HK 36R Super Dimona
Tail Number
N400HK
Operator
Gary Payne
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN12CA363
The pilot reported that he maintained excessive airspeed during the final approach to landing and the glider bounced (in what he described as a pilot-induced oscillation) after the initial touchdown. The landing gear collapsed on the third bounce, resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that the glider had no mechanical malfunctions or failures prior to the landing.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he maintained excessive airspeed during the final approach to landing and the glider bounced during the initial touchdown. The glider bounced two more times and the landing gear collapsed on the third bounce which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that the glider did not have a mechanical malfunction prior to the landing.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 CDT
Nearest AirportSilver Creek Glider Club (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftHoac-Austria HK 36R Super Dimona
Tail NumberN400HK
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGary Payne
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912A2 · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 55 · None · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind40° @ 8 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO