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April 27, 2014 · Schleicher Alexander K 7 · N1002Z
Benton, TN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 27, 2014
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Benton, TN
Aircraft
Schleicher Alexander K 7 (1961)
Tail Number
N1002Z
Operator
Chilhowee Soaring Association
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
ERA14CA215
In a statement to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the pilot of the glider stated that he was on final approach for landing with the air brakes deployed when he observed another glider on the runway. He raised the nose of his glider to clear the other glider, but did not retract the air brakes, which resulted in a hard landing. The pilot sustained serious injuries. Postaccident examination by an FAA inspector revealed minor damage to the glider's tail skid, and no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's distraction with traffic on the runway, and his subsequent failure to retract the air brakes prior to touchdown, which resulted in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
In a statement to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the pilot of the glider stated that he was on final approach for landing with the air brakes deployed when he observed another glider on the runway. He raised the nose of his glider to clear the other glider, but did not retract the air brakes, which resulted in a hard landing. The pilot sustained serious injuries. Postaccident examination by an FAA inspector revealed minor damage to the glider's tail skid, and no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:40 EDT
Nearest AirportChilhowee Gliderport (0nm)
Runway21
Runway Length2600 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchleicher Alexander K 7
Tail NumberN1002Z
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageMinor
OperatorChilhowee Soaring Association
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 63 · None · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter29.90 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC