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June 2, 2013 · Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-2B · N62TW
Corona, NM
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 2, 2013
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Corona, NM
Aircraft
Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-2B
Tail Number
N62TW
Operator
Paynter G Frank
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN13CA336
The pilot was ridge-soaring in his glider near a mountain peak in gusty wind conditions, when he was blown into trees. The glider sustained substantial damage to the airframe and wings. The pilot reported no mechanical problems with the glider. He said that he was unfamiliar with the terrain and the wind gusts and down-drafts were higher than he anticipated.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while ridge-soaring in gusty wind conditions.
Full Narrative
The pilot was ridge-soaring in his glider near a mountain peak in gusty wind conditions, when he was blown into trees. The glider sustained substantial damage to the airframe and wings. The pilot reported no mechanical problems with the glider. He said that he was unfamiliar with the terrain and the wind gusts and down-drafts were higher than he anticipated.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchempp-Hirth VENTUS-2B
Tail NumberN62TW
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPaynter G Frank
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 63 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0