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September 3, 2012 · Rolladen-Schneider Ohg LS3-A · N27UP

Navasota, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 3, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Navasota, TX
Aircraft
Rolladen-Schneider Ohg LS3-A
Tail Number
N27UP
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN12CA608

The glider pilot reported that he was about 5 miles from his destination airport and had enough altitude to make the field, but encountered sink and was unable to find additional lift. The pilot decided to conduct an off-field landing in a large open grass field. During the landing, the right wing tip hit the tall grass, which resulted in a ground loop when the glider was still several feet above ground. The nose yawed to the right and the glider impacted the terrain nose first. The wings, fuselage, and empennage were substantially damaged. The pilot stated that the accident could have been avoided if he had focused more on his choice of a landing spot and that he should have avoided landing in a field with tall grass. However, the pilot was likely unable to recognize the height of the grass in the field until the glider was low to the ground, and he selected the best possible landing site given what he knew at the time of the loss of lift.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s inadequate compensation for landing area conditions during an off-airport landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a collision with terrain.

Full Narrative

The glider pilot reported he was about five miles from his destination airport and had enough altitude to make the field, but encountered sink and was unable to find additional lift. The pilot decided on an off field landing in a large open grass field. During the landing the right wing tip hit the tall grass which resulted in a ground loop when glider was still several feet above ground. The nose yawed to the right and the glider impacted terrain nose first. The wings, fuselage and empennage were substantially damaged. The pilot added that the accident could have been avoided if he had focused more on his choice of a landing spot and that he should have avoided landing in a field with tall grass.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:22 CDT
Nearest AirportSoaring Club Of Houston Glider (4nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftRolladen-Schneider Ohg LS3-A
Tail NumberN27UP
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 61 · None · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDawn
Wind4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter29.92 inHg
Observation Time20:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data